Inc. Your Elected Officials You can write, telephone, fax, or e-mail directly from the Internet, the President of the United States, and California's Governor, Representatives in Congress, and the California Legislature. Give them the feedback that will assist them in helping Children at Risk . Even when your schedule or theirs makes it impossible to meet, elected officials need to know your opinions if they are to act in your best interests.
Letters are an important form of contact.
Writing an effective letter to your senator or assembly person isn't difficult. Get to the point, and stick to one subject. Multi-subject letters tend to dilute the impact of good, individual points. Try to be brief, but still make your views clear. Personalize the message.