Best Ways to Contact Your Congressmen From a Former Employee
Dealing with the people who are supposed to represent you in government may seem like a fruitless exercise, but it is possible. You just need to remember that they don’t always communicate the way you do. Here are some of the best ways to get in touch with them.
Emily Ellsworth, a writer and former congressional staff member, says that reaching out to Facebook or Twitter won’t be very effective. Employees check these media from time to time, but in most cases they are ignored. Sending emails is more useful, but they also receive so many emails that it is impossible to pay special attention to them. The best way to get in touch? Phone calls.
As Emily explains in a detailed thread of tweets, phone calls need to be dealt with when they happen and cannot be ignored. High volume of phone calls can be overwhelming for office workers, but this means that their superiors hears about it.
It also matters which office you target. Members of Congress have offices in the District of Columbia, but they also have offices in their home constituency that they represent. Route letters and phone calls to your local office and it will be easier for you to get their attention. While this goes without saying, please contact only your representatives. While there may sometimes be a reason to reach out to certain people who do not represent you (especially if they are in a leadership position), it will always be most effective to talk to the person who represents your district. You can read the entire tweet thread at the source link below, or watch Emily’s follow-up video with some of the FAQs here .
Emily Ellsworth | Twitter