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California State Governor

Governor Jerry Brown
State Capitol Building, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 445-2841

governor@governor.ca.gov

State Senator
Senator Doug LaMalfa
1080 Mason Mall, Suite 4
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1255

State Assemblymember
Assemlymember Wesley Chesbro
710 E Street, Suite 150
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7014


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United States President
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1111
http://www.whitehouse.gov/


United States Congress
Congressmen Mike Thompson
Humboldt District Office
317 3rd Street, Suite 1
Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: (707) 269-9595
Fax: (707) 269-9598
http://mikethompson.house.gov/index.aspx

United States Senate                                             United States Senate
Senator Barbara Boxer                                                       Senator Dianne Feinstein
112 Hart Senate Office Building                                        331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510                                                       Washington DC 20510
(202) 224-3553                                                                   (202) 224-3841
http://boxer.senate.gov/                                                      http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/

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 Tips for Writing to Your Elected Officials
adopted from about.com

Here are some key things you should always and never do in writing to your elected representatives.

1. Be courteous and respectful without "gushing."
2. Clearly and simply state the purpose of your letter. If it's about a certain bill, identify it correctly.
3. Say who you are. Anonymous letters go nowhere. Even in email, include your correct name, address, phone number and email address. If you don't include at least your name and address, you will not get a response.
4. State any professional credentials or personal experience you may have, especially those pertaining to the subject of your letter.
5. Keep your letter short -- one page is best.
6. Use specific examples or evidence to support your position.
7. State what it is you want done or recommend a course of action.
8. Thank the member for taking the time to read your letter.

Never

1. Use vulgarity, profanity, or threats. The first two are just plain rude and the third one can get you a visit from the Secret Service. Simply stated, don't let your passion get in the way of making your point,
2. Fail to include your name and address, even in email letters.
3. Demand a response.
   

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