Make note of common issues with similar organizations. Discuss your city's problems, needs and possible solutions with your legislators before session begins or shortly after it starts. Help them get a clear picture of the situation in your city. Phone calls have more impact after your legislator has become acquainted with you when you represent your city as an AMM member city. Emails are another good way to communicate with your legislators.
All legislators have an assigned email address.
Often, your legislator will be unable to answer the phone immediately, so you may have to leave a message with the secretary. Identify yourself and your city. State the House or Senate file number, or the bill's common title and the position you would like your legislator to take. Briefly give reasons for your position. Your rationale may have never been presented to your legislator.