HOW TO REACH OUT House Retirement YOUR LEGISLATORS Committee Members LRTA encourages our members to reach out to their respective representatives and senators and form a good working relationship with them. Why? Legislators represent you. However, legislators often represent many constituents (upwards of thousands). If you want legislators to hear what you have to say, you need to take the first step of forming a relationship with them.
Making the first move...
First, gather your legislator’s contact information and decide how you will reach out to them. The best way to find the legislators that represent your district is to go to the Louisiana Legislature’s website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx Once you input your information, you can click on your representative’s or senator’s webpage, which contains their contact information. You should find their mailing address, email address, and phone and fax numbers. Now, it’s time decide how you will contact them. Keep in mind, during legislative sessions, it is harder to speak to legislators directly. Don’t be discouraged if you can only reach their staff.