Talking to Legislators
Advocacy Application Option #1: Talk to a Legislator
Identify a legislator or legislative staffer (city, county, state, or national) to talk to about a children's health issue:
Options to apply this skill include:
Send a letter or email
Set up a phone call
Set up a virtual or in-person meeting
Be sure to confirm your messaging with Dr. Naughton or Dr. McLaughlin prior to the meeting or send Dr. Naughton or Dr. McLaughlin a copy of the letter prior to sending.
REQUIRED: Review the "Legislative Advocacy 101" presentation below.
Inform Yourself
Click on the picture of our state capitol dome (top photo) to access a database of current Michigan bills.
Click on the US Capitol (bottom photo) to access a database of US Congress activities and bills.
Who Should You Talk to?
FEDERAL ISSUES:
Find your United States House Representative
Find your United States Senators
STATE ISSUES:
Contact Governor Whitmer's Office
Find your Michigan State Representative
Find your Michigan State Senators
LOCAL ISSUES:
Contact Washtenaw County Government officials
Contact the office of the Ann Arbor Mayor
Contact the Ann Arbor City Council