Connect with State Leaders

Find your policymakers:

• Michigan House of Representatives

• Michigan Senate

• Michigan Governor

• MI Department of Health & Human Services

• Be clear. Use your time wisely and plan out your remarks. Busy policymakers appreciate it when you get to the point quickly and ask for clear action. Always be honest and direct without sacrificing courtesy.

• Communicate multiple ways. Sometimes a personal meeting isn’t possible. Use email, written correspondence, telephone and in-district coffee hours to reach your lawmaker and share your views.

• Follow up. If you can obtain a personal meeting with a lawmaker, be sure to send a personal thank you note.  It’ll give you a chance to restate your arguments and show you care.

• Always be ready. If you hear your issue is up for a vote, make a call or shoot an email to the lawmaker’s office. They need to hear from you before they push their buttons to vote!

Many legislators set up local coffee hours where they can meet with members of the public. Make it a point to be present! These visits are highly impactful.