A personal letter to an elected official from a constituent can be a powerful tool for change. What points should you keep in mind in order to write an effective letter to your elected official?
• Get your elected official's name right!
• Limit your letter to one page.
• Write about a single issue.
• Refer to the legislation by bill number and name.
• Explain how a legislative issue will affect your work, your organization, and your community.
• Use logical rather than emotional arguments in support of your position.
• Ask direct questions and request a reply.
• Be cooperative and offer to provide further information.
• Follow up with him/her.
• Whenever possible, use an example from your local community to draw attention to the issue.
• Write as an individual rather than as a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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