Postcard Writing

Each "Fifth Firstday" (which is the last Firstday in a month with 5) the Peace and Earth Committee has promoted the contacting of our legislators on a topic selected by the committee. Our legislators have easy ways to be contacted.

US President
US Senators
US Representatives
NC Legislators
Buncombe County Commissioners
Asheville City Council Members

 

The current topic is described here

You may refer to the Topics webpage for previous topics

 

Some advice from FCNL on writing effective "postcards"

- specify the bill by number & name,
- make a "clear ask" stating exactly what the legislator should do,
- add a personal note to make the message unique as well as to show how the bill affects you and/or those you know and love