How to Write a Letter to Your Senator

by Sarah Kurelowech

1. Find your senator - Go to the following website and follow the directions on the following slides.

https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm

2. Writing the Letter - Follow the template shown on the next slide

IDA has points to bring up to legislators at the following link. Incorporate these into the research facts section.

https://www.darksky.org/our-work/lighting/public-policy/policy-makers/

Be sure to make a personal connection to the issue. This will provoke an emotional response from the legislator.