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Tips for Effective Phone Calls to
Elected Officials
Letters
are best. But, a phone call can be effective especially when
time is short.
Have your message ready before you place the call.
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Draft a few key talking points in advance.
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- MC needs funds to keep tuition affordable!
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- Please prevent any further budget reductions!
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- Fully fund the College's Capital budget!
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Describe your affiliation with the College.
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- Student, Volunteer, Trustee, Alumni, Faculty,
Staff
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- Tell them why you care about MC!
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Let them know you are a constituent!
Clearly identify yourself. Be sure to
provide your contact information including your home
address, phone numbers and email address. The
contact information identifies you as a constituent
of the elected official.
Be brief, to the point and courteous.
Do not debate. Just provide your view point. Be sure to ask
for the result you support.
Talking to the staff is okay!
Ask for a call back or a response in writing.
Say Thank You!
No matter what the reply to your request, close the
conversation with a thank you. We need to build long term
relationships with our elected officials.
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