CONTACTING AN ELECTED OFFICIAL

In the current time of socioeconomic challenge, it is wise to know how to contact your elected officials. Our top "3" reasons for when the occasion may arise include:

YOU WANT TO SOUND THE ALARM ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES: Policies made at the federal, state or local levels of government may have a direct impact on you, your family, the environment or community in which you live, work, play or pray.

As such, outreach to your elected official/s provides the opportunity to articulate your perspective about the impact and outcomes of public policies.

YOU WANT TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION - JUST SAY THANK YOU: Not only do many elected officials keep their fingers on the pulse of the values, needs and concerns of constituents whom they represent - but they also act concurrently to move the needle north! If this describes your elected official/s, prioritize time in your schedule to express your appreciation to just say "thank you."

YOU WANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A CHANGE AGENT: The creation of legislation at federal/state/local levels should always be informed by accurate facts, input from individuals residing in communities that will be affected, and unbiased subject matter expertise. If you have something to offer - don't be shy! Reach out to your elected official/s and by all means, MAKE it known that you want a seat at the table as a CHANGE AGENT!