If you have 30-60 seconds to speak on the phone, what is the most important thing you want them to know? If you are calling regarding a specific bill, specify the bill and why you support or oppose the legislation. If you have a personal story it can be challenging to do them justice and keep it short.  

Remember that the staff are very busy during legislative sessions and may not be able to read a five-page email or speak on the phone at length. If you’re having trouble figuring out which details to focus on, try practicing with a friend. Based on your experience with What is the most important message relative to the bills up for consideration? How would your life, your family, or your clients’ lives be impacted if the legislation you are advocating for is put in place?

Most importantly – how can your representative help? Sometimes these are tough issues and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by them. There is hope, though – the General Assembly can pass or block legislation to advance our freedoms in Colorado. And your legislators value your input, as community-based advocates, as change-makers, and as constituents in this legislative process.