Contact Your State Legislator

The following is supplemental information on how to write your personal story to your representative:

• Guide to Writing Personal Stories(PDF, 108KB)
• Writing Letters to Your Representative(PDF, 107KB)
• Sample Letter(PDF, 15KB)
• Quick Guide to Advocating with your Representative(PDF, 4MB)

There are many opportunities for you to influence our state's political process.

Contact the Governor

As a citizen, you are welcomed and encouraged to express your opinions to your Governor. There are several ways to do this. Visit the Governor's Office located in the East Annex of the Capitol. With the Governor's busy schedule, it's unlikely that you will actually speak with him/her personally. But, you can leave a letter at the front desk. If, you can't make it to the Capitol you can email or write to the Governor at the following address:

Governor of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-445-2841
Fax: 916-445-4633
governor@governor.ca.gov

Also, there are local district offices that you can visit.

Contact Your Legislator

The California Legislature is responsible for creating laws that represent the best interests of California's citizens. Find your State or US Representative that serves ELARC's catchment area and let them know what your opinions are on issues that are of concern to you.

Notice:

As a result of redistricting in 2022, your area may have been impacted. Please contact your local county registrar or elections department to determine how your area was affected.

Don't know who your representative is? Visit findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov to find out.

It's important that your participation in the political process doesn't end with expressing your opinion. You can DO something to actually change current policy. The simplest thing you can do is register to vote.