You are important to your legislative representatives! They appreciate hearing from the public as they address the issues that affect Washington state.

• Call legislators directly and let them know your top priorities.
• Send legislators handwritten letters or emails with your concerns and opinions. Use the Legislative hotline often: 1-800-562-6000.
• Share this information with friends and neighbors and encourage them to contact their legislators.
• Remind legislators that the funding for public education demands predictable funding and competitive salaries to keep competent teachers in our state.
• Legislators are looking for solutions to complex funding issues. Share your ideas on how to address problems.

Effective Tips for Communicating with Your Legislators

• Establish your position and follow through with letters, emails, and calls to the hotline.
• Contact legislators who are chairs of key committees such as Education, Ways & Means or Appropriations and let them know your opinion. Follow bills that are introduced and remind legislators of your priorities.
• Meet with your legislators at Town Hall Meetings or personally in Olympia. Let them know what your key issues are. Get to know their staff.
• Collaborate with community groups and establish a joint communication plan.
• Be persistent!
• Say thanks! Recognize your local legislator's hard work.