Directly contacting your legislator is probably the most effective way to help influence the legislative process. There are several different ways you can communicate with your elected representative:

Phone Calls
Click here for a list of phone numbers of Senators, Representatives and their staff members of the 25th Alaska State Legislature. Introduce yourself and note that you are a constituent in their district. Be polite and to the point. More than likely, you will be speaking to a staff member as legislators are generally tied up in meetings throughout the day during the session. Asking for a return call if you are not able to speak directly with the legislator can be very effective because it requires their office to actually engage with you rather than just listen.

Public Opinion Messages (POMS)
POMS are brief electronic mail messages sent from citizens to a legislator or committee to express an opinion on a matter facing the legislature. POMS may be dictated over the phone, faxed to the Legislative Information Office (LIO) or delivered in person. Online POMS may be sent directly (click here) although this service is available only during the legislative session that takes place from January through May.