Advocacy FAQ

How can I have more impact?

 There is strength in numbers.  Reaching out to others is the best way to increase your lobbying power.

1.  Write a letter to the editor or a guest viewpoint.  Meet with an editorial board.

2.  Ask friends, neighbors and colleagues to contact their legislators.

3.  Join a group working on your issue.

4.  Attend forums.  The local League of Women Voters sponsors public forums on current issues -  see the calendar on our home page.

5.  Get involved in an elections campaign.

What if I don’t succeed?

  Good ideas can take a while to show up on the legislative radar screen.  Increasing legislators’ awareness of an issue and establishing your own credibility can help lay the groundwork for future success.  If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying!

How do I address correspondence to my state and federal legislators?

The Honorable (full name)

address (capitol or district office)