Here is a list of legislators in Massachusetts and their contact information:
If you need to get an interpreter for your meeting with your representative, then here is the link:
Here are the tips on talking with your representatives: (The information is cited from www.mncn.org)
Making phone calls
1. State your name, address and indicate that you are a constituent.
2. Give the name and House or Senate File number of the legislation, or clearly
explain the issue.
3. State whether you oppose or support the legislation and how you want your
legislator to vote. Include a statement on how the issue affects you personally.
4. You will usually be speaking with a secretary or aide who is checking pro or con
and the call will last a very short time. Keep the phone call under five minutes
unless the aide or legislator prolongs the conversation.
5. Listen to the legislator’s point of view.
6. Take down the name of the aide with whom you spoke so that you will have a
contact person in case you need to contact the legislator again.
7. Thank them for their time, both on the telephone and with a note of thanks for
the conversation that includes a concise summary of your opinion.
8. Do not call too often and risk becoming a nuisance.
9. Do not lie or try to talk your way around questions to which you do not know the
answers. Say that you will get back to the legislator or aide, and then do so.
Writing letters
1. Use the correct address and salutation (i.e., Dear Senator name, or Dear
Representative name, or Dear Governor name). While the legislature is in
session, send letters to Senate or House offices.
2. Describe the bill by popular name and by House or Senate file number, or clearly
describe the issue.
3. Be brief and clear. Write about one issue per letter, and state the issue and how
you want your elected official to vote in your first sentence. Letters should be no
longer than one page, however longer letters may be appreciated if you have
some new information on the subject.
4. Be specific. If possible, give an example of how the issue affects your district.
5. Be timely. Make sure your legislator will have sufficient time to consider your
request.
6. Know your facts. Inaccurate or misleading information will hurt your credibility.
7. Be polite in your requests for support or opposition. Never express anger, make
demands, or threaten defeat at the next election. You will want to have future
contact with the legislator.
8. Use your own words and stationary rather than form letters or postcards. In
addition, write legibly or type – your letter could be discarded if it is not easy to
read.
9. Be constructive. Explain an alternative or better solution to the problem and
offer to be a resource on the issue.
10. Send a note of appreciation when your elected official supports your issue.
When he or she does not support your issue, explain why you think a different
decision should have been made. It might make a difference the next time.
