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How to Write Your Legislator:
Every legislator considers many bills on a wide range of subjects. Therefore, the first essential aspect of an effective letter to a legislator is a specific reference to the particular bill which interests you. The second important element is a brief description of the bill’s provisions will have on you. The third component of a convincing letter is your advice on how you think he or she should vote on the bill.
Sample letter to urge support from Representative
(Use critical arguments when writing against bills you oppose.)
Date (Month, day, year)
The Honorable (First and last name)
Ohio House of Representatives
77 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111
RE: (Insert bill number and brief description. Example) HB 1234 Right of First Refusal.
Dear Mr. /Mrs. /Ms. (Last name only):
(Briefly state what you want hear. Example) I am writing you to ask you to vote for HB ####, which would give manufactured home owners, before anyone else, the opportunity to purchase the community in which they live.
I am ____ years old and a resident in a manufactured home community in ________(Your city). I purchased my home because of the affordable housing it provides me. I am retired/disabled/preparing to retire/ moderate income family (whatever your situation is).
(Address two to four points about the bill that demonstrate why the Representative should support it). This bill would allow the residents of a community to own the land on which their home is installed. It would give them the opportunity to control their rents costs which consistently is being raised usually yearly. Undoubtedly they would be more inclined to keep up the quality of their home which would raise the value of their investment. This could help keep them off government financial assistance.
(Sum up your position in a personal context). If HB #### does not law, many more residents will need to make the choice of rent or food/medicines. The real truth of the matter is, no one should be forced into a position like that.
(End with a polite, respectful closing). Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Sign your name
Your address
Your city, state and zip code
Phone
Email
Sample letter to urge support from Senators
(Use critical arguments when writing against bills you oppose)
Date (Month, day, and year)
Senator (First and last name)
Senate Building
Room # ______, _______ Floor (Insert room and floor number)
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Dear Senator (Last name only):
(Briefly state what you want here. Example). I am writing to ask you to vote for Senate Bill ####,which would give manufactured home owners equal opportunity for an Equity Loan.
(Give a brief description information of yourself. Example). I am a manufactured home owner in (Your town), Ohio. I purchased my home because of the affordable housing it provides. I am retired/disabled/preparing to retire/moderate income family (Whatever your situation is).
(Address two to four points about the bill that demonstrate why the Senator should support it. Example). This bill would require local financial institutions to extend Equity Loans to those who qualify for one. It would give these home owners the same APR as those who live in a stick built home. It would give the homeowner the ability to keep their home up to date quality wise and protect their investment.
This is important because currently once a resident buys a manufactured home they cannot obtain an Equity loan under any circumstances. Any financing obtained must come on a Personal loan at a higher rate of interest.
(Sum up your position in a personal context. Example). If Senate Bill #### does not become law, one day I will not be able to give my home the attention it will need. The value of my investment in my home will be reduced. As it is, I am faced many times with the decision for either medicine or food but not both.
(End with a polite, respectful closing). Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Sign your name
Your address
City, state, zip
Phone
Email