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Elected Officials and Other Decision-Makers

Contacting Decision-Makers

Got a burr in your waders over an environmental or fisheries issue? Our elected officials are always interested in hearing from their constituents. Phone calls, email campaigns, and form letters are good, but personal letters that you sign and send through the mail (or email) tend to be better. Here are more tips:

Always be courteous and respectful, but avoid being 'gushy' or overly flattering.

Clearly and simply state the purpose of your letter. If it's about a certain bill, identify it correctly. It's best to focus on one topic or issue per letter.

Identify yourself. Anonymous letters go nowhere. Even in email, include your correct name, address, phone number and email address. If you don't include at least your name and address, you will not get a response.

State any professional credentials or personal experience you may have, especially those pertaining to the subject of your letter.

Keep your letter short — one page letters are best.

Provide specific rather than general information about how the topic affects you and others.

Be sure to address your letter correctly. [See listings below]

Use specific examples or evidence to support your position.

Clearly state what it is you want done or recommend a course of action.

Thank the official for taking the time to read your letter.

NEVER use vulgarity, profanity or threats. Simply stated, don't let your passion get in the way of making your point.

NEVER demand a response.

More recommendations for letters to Congress can be found here.

President	US Senators
Barak Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Email via This Form	Barbara Boxer 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3553 Fax: (202) 224-0454 For other offices, see This Web Page Click Here for Website Email via This Form	Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3041 Fax: (202) 228-3954 For other offices, see This Web Page Click Here for Website Email via This Form
US Representatives
Jerry McNerney, 11th District Washington, D.C. Office 312 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-1947 Fax: (202) 225-4060 Click Here for Website Pleasanton Office 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road #175 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: (925) 737-0727 or (408) 744-0727 Fax: (925) 737-0734	George Miller, 7th District Washington DC Office 2205 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2095 Fax: (202) 225-5609 Click Here for Website Concord Office 1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 203 Concord, CA 94520 Phone: (925) 602-1880 Fax: (925) 674-0983	John Garamendi, 10th District Washington DC Office 2459 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-1880 Fax: (202) 225-5914 Click Here for Website Walnut Creek Office 1981 N. Broadway, Suite 220 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (925) 932-8899 Fax: (925) 932-8159
State Officials
Assembly Representative District 11 Tom Torlakson 815 Estudillo St. Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 372-7990 Fax: (925) 372.0934 Click Here for Website Sacramento Office State Capitol Room 5160 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 319-2011 Fax: (916) 319-2111	Assembly Representative District 15 Joan Buchanan 2964 Bishop Ranch Drive, Suite 275 San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 328-1515 Fax: (925) 328-1514 Click Here for Website Sacramento Office State Capitol Room 4167 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 319-2015 Fax: (916) 319-2115	Assembly Representative District 14 Nancy Skinner 1515 Clay Street Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 286-1400 Fax: (510) 286-1406 Click Here for Website Sacramento Office State Capitol Room 4126 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 319-2014 Fax: (916) 319-2114
State Senator District 7 Mark DeSaulnier 1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94527 Phone: (925) 942-6082 Fax: (925) 942-6087 Click Here for Website Sacramento Office State Capitol, Room 2054 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651-4007 Fax: (916) 445-2527	Committee on Natural Resources & Water Senator Fran Pavley, Chairperson State Capitol Room 4035 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651-4116 Click Here for Website Senate.Natural.Resources@senate.ca.gov	Governor Jerry Brown Governor's Office Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 Click Here for Website Email via This Form
	California Department of Fish & Game Charlton H. Bonham, Director 1416 Ninth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 653-7667 Fax: (916) 653-7387 Click Here for Director's Web Page Click Here for Agency Website director@dfg.ca.gov

Elected Officials and Other Decision-Makers

Contacting Decision-Makers

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