After you have talked with your elected official by phone or in person, or after he or she has voted your way or done something else to help you, send a thank-you letter! The vast majority of of all mail elected officials recieve is either asking for personal favors, complaining about something the government has or has not done, or blasting the elected official for something he or she has not done. A thank-you really scores. Besides, it is the polite thing to do! |