Advocacy In Action How To Write Your Legislator Know your legislators’ district(s) and the correct spelling of their names. Refer to district maps and directories. Use the following format for addresses: Senators:
The Honorable John Doe The Florida State Senate The Capitol, Suite Tallahassee, FL 32399
Representatives:
The Honorable John Doe Florida House of Representatives The Capitol, Suite Tallahassee, FL 32399
Governor:
The Honorable Charlie Crist Governor Tele: 850.488.7146 Fax: 850.487.0801 Officer of the Governor Email: Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399
LT. Governor:
The Honorable John Doe Lt. Governor The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Cabinet:
The Honorable John Doe The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399
•Write on personal stationary or company letterhead. A personal letter is best! Your return address should be on the letter, not just on the envelope. This will enable your legislator to reply. •Do not use post cards or form letters except when advised to do so by the FMA Legislative Affairs office or the CMS Legislative Committee. •A good rule to follow is one subject per letter. Try to keep your letter to one page no matter how important the issues. This gives your letter more impact and makes a reply easier. It also takes up less of the staff’s and legislator’s time. •Make clear the position of the issue you are on, and ask the legislator to support your position. •Refer to exact bill numbers if available and short or popular titles. •Don’t remind them of broken promises. •Illustrate your position with a local example. •Sign your name legibly, and type your name under your signature. •Time your letter to arrive far enough in advance to be effective. •Email or fax your letters when necessary. Escambia County Medical Society Membership Directory
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