Sample Letter
Here is a sample letter that will help you write your own letter to an elected official. You can fill in the blanks where you see words in [brackets]:
Dear [Mayor/Representative/Senator/Governor] [NAME],
My name is [NAME] and I am a 5th grader at [SCHOOL] in [TOWN]. I live at [ADDRESS] in [TOWN]. I am writing to you today because I am concerned about [ISSUE]. This is an issue that affects me, my family, and my community because [HOW IT AFFECTS YOU]. I believe that this issue is important because [WHY IT IS IMPORTANT]. I hope that you can help me find a solution to this problem in our community, and I hope that you will consider bringing this issue to our [TOWN COUNCIL/STATE LEGISLATURE/CONGRESS].
Thank you very much for your attention to this issue. With your help, I believe that we can find a solution.
Sincerely,
[YOUR FULL NAME]
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