Tips for contacting and communicating with legislators.

• Author: Greenspan, Alan
• Position: Grassroots Means You - Brief Article

Key to any legislative contact is identification and information. Before you call, write or fax, know your argument. Be able to clearly explain why you support or oppose a certain bill. Using your own words is definitely best. And, your argument will carry even more weight if you can clearly explain the bills impact on your own business.

* In All Your Correspondence: Identify yourself as a California CPA and a constituent (if appropriate). Include your name, address and phone number. Identify your support or opposition to a particular bill with clear reasoning for your support or opposition.

* Legislative Salutations: The Honorable (first name...