1. Address him/her correctly

2. State the reason for your letter in the 1st sentence

3. Mention why this issue is important to you

4. State reasons he/she should support your position

5. Mention you are a voter in his/her district

6. Use facts and/or references if applicable

7. Be brief, specific, and concise

8. Limit letter to one page

9. A positive attitude is important

10. Thank him/her for their support

11. Include a picture of your child

12. Most importantly, SHARE YOUR PERSONAL STORY!

13. Legislators love hand-written letters, but you can also use the attached template to email them.