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COUNTY OFFICIALS

CALL, WRITE, OR EMAIL

When reaching out to your legislator, it's important to address them by their title and identify yourself as their constituent by providing your address.

Always write and speak in your own words. Keep things short: Be clear about what you're talking about (e.g. refer to a bill by its exact number) and be precise when asking your legislator to do something specific.

Connect yourself to your issue or opinion with a quick personal story or example of your expertise.

STATE SENATORS

Alburgh, Bakersfield, Berkshire, Enosburgh, Franklin, Fairfield, Highgate, Georgia, Richford, Sheldon, St. Albans City, St. Albans Town, and Swanton

Fairfax

Chittenden-North District ()

Lamoille District (Fletcher)

Orleans District (Montgomery)

STATE HOUSE REPS

Franklin-1 (Fairfax, Georgia)

Franklin-2 (St. Albans Town)

Franklin-3 (St. Albans City)

Franklin-4 (Sheldon, Swanton)

Franklin-5 (Berkshire, Franklin, Highgate, Richford)

Franklin-6 (Bakersfield, Fairfield, Fletcher)

Franklin-7 (Enosburgh, Montgomery)

Franklin-8 (St. Albans City / Town)

Chittenden-Franklin (Georgia)

WRITING LETTERS

"LETTERS TO THE EDITOR"

Folks listen to people they trust, and people trust their neighbors. A short letter sent to your local paper, Front Porch Forum, and Facebook Group can really affect how people see an issue.

Always remember: Your voice matters.

WRITING TIPS

WHERE TO SHARE

Front Porch Forum
Sign up for FPF where you live or work. Read their guidelines here.

Facebook Groups
As Facebook replaces local papers, many people rely on one or two town Groups for their news. Consider sharing your letter in these groups. Be sure to read the group rules first.

Newspapers
Local newspapers typically have a form or email address you can submit your letter to. Names are required, and you may be asked to share contact information to confirm you are the author.

TALKING TO NEIGHBORS

Conversations about politics neighbors can be hard. And it's entirely natural to feel flustered, angry, or deflated when confronted with opinions that are different from our own.

Build the skills and confidence you need to face challenging conversations of all kinds. Dive into "Deep Conversations," courtesy of the Waldo County, ME Democrats and Dirtroad Organizing: