Calling your elected officials on the phone is an effective way to demonstrate your engagement with current political issues and to voice your opinion on bills that have been introduced. Here are a few tips for making phone calls to elected officials' offices:
- State your name, and then clearly state the purpose for your call, such as, "My name is _____ and I am calling in regard to Bill (number)"
- State your relationship with the legislator.
- Be original, factual, courteous and personal
- Provide justification for or against the specific bill.
- Thank the legislator for their time and service to the community.