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Personal Interaction with Elected Officials
From Your District
When it comes to participating in the legislative process, never underestimate the power of one-to-one interaction. The most effective time to interact with your elected representatives is when they are back in their home district. The Statehouse also is open to the public and provides a forum for you to share issues, positions and opinions.
Schedule a meeting with your legislators and/or candidates in your community who are seeking office in 2010 by contacting them at the statehouse or their homes, and then prepare yourself to make the most of your encounter.Schedule a meeting with your legislators and/or candidates in your community who are seeking office in 2010 by contacting them at the statehouse or their homes, and then prepare yourself to make the most of your encounter.
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Create a meeting agenda and develop three key messages with supporting talking points to guide the conversation
with your elected representative. |
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Use personal stories to illustrate how the issue
impacts you and your family. |
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Keep the conversation focused on your issue and stay on point. Fact sheets for your reference are available for download on the media page. |
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Include a specific call to action, such as, “I urge you to support Iowan’s right for fuel choice and oppose biofuel mandates.” |
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Keep communications polite and respectful, thanking your
legislator for their time and service. |
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Follow-up with a handwritten note thanking your legislator
for his or her time, support and service |
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