League Of Women Voters of the Houston Area
Writing your representatives in government

As a voter, your opinions help determine how your elected officials may vote on a given issue or what kind of policy decision they may make. Let your representatives know your views by card, letter, fax, or e-mail. Be brief. State who you are and give your reasons for believing as you do. Sign your name and address legibly. If they vote as you wish, write and express your thanks.

Cómo Escribir a su Representante del Gobierno

Como elector, sus opiniones son las que ayudan a determinar la manera que sus funcionarios públicos puedan votar en ciertos asuntos o la naturaleza de las decisiones políticas que puedan seguir. Hágales saber a sus representantes su puntos de vista enviándoles una tarjeta, una carta, un fax o un e-mail. Sea breve. Dígales quien es y las razones por las cuales usted piensa de tal manera. Escriba su nombre y dirección de manera legible. Si votan de la manera que usted les ha pedido, escríbales unas palabras de agradecimiento.

Officials Address Dear...
Mayor The Honorable______
or The Mayor
Mayor ______
City Council The Honorable _____
or Councilmember
Councilmember___
County Judge The Honorable______ Judge _______
County Commissioner The Honorable______
or Commissioner____
Commissioner____
State Representative The Honorable______ Representative____
State Senator The Honorable______ Senator____
Governor The Honorable______
or The Governor
Governor____
Lt. Governor The Honorable______ Lt. Governor______
U. S. President The President President_____
U. S. Vice President Vice President Vice President_____
U.S. Senator The Honorable_____ Senator____
U.S. Reprepresentative The Honorable_____ Representative___

The closing for letters to the President is “Very respectfully yours.” The closing for all other letters is “Sincerely.”

La manera de terminar su carta dirigida al presidente es “Very respectfully yours.” La manera de terminar su carta dirigida a otros funcionarios es “Sincerely.”

Updated:Sun, Feb 18, 2007