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Writing a letter or e-mailing your elected officials

To assist you with effective written communications with elected officials serving your district, we have outlined some basic tips and guidelines for effective correspondence, provided current contact information for statehouse officials, and included a sample letter addressing the issue of mandated biofuels in Iowa.
> Maintain a targeted scope, addressing just one issue per e-mail or letter.
> Keep your email or letter to the point and provide clear and concise reasons for your position.
> Short letters or emails (250 word or less) are most effective.
> Site only facts and figures that you are certain are correct (like the information included on this website) and provide attribution for your sources. Fact sheets for your reference are available for download on the media page.
> Keep communications polite and respectful, thanking your legislator for their time and service.
> Include a specific call to action, such as, “I urge you to support Iowan’s right for fuel choice and oppose biofuel mandates.”
> Sign your email or letter including your full name and address.
> Follow up with your legislator if they do not respond to your outreach.



Download a sample letter

ICFC_SampleLetter.doc

To download the sample letter, right click on the link above
and select SAVE TARGET AS, then select the appropriate
directory on your computer.

Addressing a letter to your elected officials

STATE SENATOR:
The Honorable (Legislator’s First and Last Name)
Iowa State Senate
State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50319

STATE REPRESENTATIVE:
The Honorable (Legislator’s First and Last Name)
Iowa House of Representatives
State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50319

GOVERNOR:
The Honorable Chet Culver
Office of The Governor and Lt. Governor
State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50319





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DOWNLOAD FACT SHEETS


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