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How to write your legislator:

	Write on personal or business stationery - you can even make your own!
	The contents must be legible, particularly your name and address - typewritten is best.
	Include your return address on the letter.
	Letters should be no more than one page.

Address your letter as follows:

The Honorable Orrin Hatch
104 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510

Dear Senator Hatch,

I am writing to voice to my concern about .....

	In your opening sentence, specify the issue which has prompted you to write.
	If you are writing concerning a particular law, identify the legislation by House or Senate bill number.
	Briefly explain and highlight your point for writing.
	Explain why you feel so strongly about the issue.
	Be constructive.
	Use your own personal experience in making your argument - how the issue affects you, your family, your business, etc.
	Give your own views, not someone else's.
	Avoid form letters and key phrases that indicate "coaching".
	A personal letter is much better than a form letter or signed petition - A personal letter is worth more than 100 form letters. Honest!
	Do not threaten or promise to defeat a legislator in the next election. Such assertions rarely intimidate a conscientious legislator and may generate an adverse reaction.
	You may request a reply if you wish. You may want to know his/her position on the issue or legislation. As a constituent, it is your right to request such information.
	Thank you letters are remembered - since legislators get so few, yours will be remembered.
	If he/she votes contrary to your position, let him/her know - this will also be remembered.
	Close with a smile and a thank you for their time and consideration. Sincerely, -or- Respectfully Submitted, (Your Signature) (Your Name Printed)

Because of the way mail is handled in the Washington DC offices, many people prefer to use the local (Utah) addresses. However the same formalities apply.

United States Senators

Washington DC Address	Local Utah Address
Senator Orrin Hatch 104 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510	Senator Orrin Hatch 51 S. University Ave - Suite 320 Provo, UT 84606
Senator Robert Bennett 431 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510	Senator Robert Bennett 51 S. University Ave - Suite 310 Provo, UT 84601-4424

United States Congress - The Congressional Representative for San Juan County, District 2, is Congressman Jim Matheson. However, letters to Congressmen Rob Bishop and Chris Cannon would also be appropriate, since they do represent the rest of Utah.

Washington DC Address	Local Utah Address
Congressman Rob Bishop 124 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4401	Congressman Rob Bishop 2001 South State Street - #N4100 Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Congressman Jim Matheson 1323 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4402	Congressman Jim Matheson Carbon County Courthouse 120 East Main Street Price, UT 84501
Congressman Chris Cannon 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4403	Congressman Chris Cannon 51 S. University Ave - Suite 319 Provo, UT 84606

Utah State Senator	Utah State Representative
Senator Mike Dmitrich 566 North Dover Circle Price, UT 84501	Representative Brad King 635 N 500 East Price, UT 84501