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Empowering Civic Engagement: Writing a Letter to Your Local Officials

The recent election has reignited civic engagement nationwide. Express your concerns by following a step-by-step template to write a formal letter to your local elected official. Identify your main issue, outline three main points, and craft a powerful letter using the provided guidelines. Address it to your Mayor, Commissioner, or Council Members. Use resources like Roll Call|Congress.org and The Owl at Purdue for assistance. Ensure your letter is well-organized, formatted correctly, and free of errors before mailing it. Take action and make your voice heard today!

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Empowering Civic Engagement: Writing a Letter to Your Local Officials

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  1. Write a Letter to Your Local Officials The recent election has reinvigorated the democratic process all over the country. What are you concerned about? Use this template to write a formal letter to one of your local elected officials. Follow the step-by step instructions to complete a powerful letter of what matters to you!

  2. Step 1: Find out who your local representatives are Click on this website to find out who your local elected officials are. You should address your letter to one of these people. Roll Call|Congress.org My Local Officials: Mayor: Commissioner: Council Members:

  3. Step 2: Identify your main idea: What is Your Issue? What is your focus issue for this letter? What are your three main points?

  4. Step 3: Write you letter You need to know how to organize your letter and how to format it correctly. Use this website to see what parts you should include in your letter The Owl at Purdue Follow the link to see sample letters. There are three formats you can choose from. Use your favorite text editor to compose your letter. Be sure to check for spelling and grammar errors. Now you can mail your letter. Congratulations!

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