1. Identify yourself early in the letter and state that you are a constituent and an active member of California Escrow Association in the Legislator’s district.

2. Give the specific reason for your letter and refer to the legislation within the first two paragraphs of your letter.

3. State how the issue at hand will affect you as a constituent and that of the California Escrow Association.

4. Be specific which direction or action you would like your legislator to take regarding the issue.

5. Don’t make demands, be reasonable and recognize that there will be differences of opinion on the issue.

6. Be relevant with key points in your written communication with your legislator; keep it as short as possible. Concentrate on only one issue if possible.

7. The following addressing should be used:
The Honorable (First & Last Name)
State Senate (or State Assembly)
(Insert Capitol Address)

The salutation should be:

Dear Senator (Last Name):
Dear Assemblyman/woman (Last Name):

8. You may follow up after the legislator votes on the bill you are concerned with.