Don't use statistics unless you can document it. Brief Legislators are busy. Boil down your arguments to one page or less. The longer the letter, the less likely it is to be read. You are the expert on your issue, not your legislators.
Legislators come from every walk of life.
Stick to plain language. What is not understood will be ignored. Personalize Your Letters Personal letters are better than postcards, and fill in the blank letters. 9.Don't demand the impossible. In fact, don't demand anything.