Use these samples scripts to call your state legislators and set up an in-person meeting:
Sample Script for Calling Your Rep (IN-DISTRICT MEETING)
Hi Representative ___________, this is __[YOUR NAME]__ calling from __[YOUR TOWN]__. I’m calling to set up a meeting with you while you’re back in our district for the town meeting break in 2 weeks. There are several of us who are very interested in the carbon pollution tax proposal. We are hoping you have 30-45 minutes on __[PROPOSED DATE]__.
IF YES
GREAT! Thank you so much for meeting with us. I’ll call ___[PROPOSED LOCATION]___ back right away and make sure they have a room for us to meet in. Once I’ve confirmed the space, I’ll send you a reminder note confirming that we’re meeting on ___[DATE]____ at ___[TIME]____ in ___[LOCATION]____. Thanks again and have a great night!
If NO / Scheduling problems
”I See. Not a problem. (Give them a compelling reason to meet with you.) Well, [this issue] a big priority for me and many of your constituents. I know it’s up for debate in the legislature now, and I would appreciate getting to talk to you about it further. Can you propose a better time to meet with me and some other constituents, maybe ____[ALTERNATE DATE]____?
Sample Script for Calling Your Rep (STATE HOUSE MEETING)
Hi Representative ___________, this is __[YOUR NAME]__ calling from __[YOUR TOWN]__. I’m calling to because I’ll be up in the State House _[PROPOSED DATE]_ . I’m very interested in the carbon pollution tax proposal, and was hoping you have 20-30 minutes that day to meet with me to talk more about it.
IF YES
GREAT! Thank you so much. Is there a time that works best for you? I’m available that day at ___[TIME]____. Is the cafeteria the best place to meet or would another space work better?
GREAT! I’ll send you a reminder note confirming that we’re meeting on ___[DATE]____ at ___[TIME]____ in ___[LOCATION]____. Thanks again and have a great night!
If NO / Scheduling problems
I see. Not a problem. (Give them a compelling reason to meet with you.) I don’t make it to Montpelier often and I know this issue is up for debate in the legislature right no. I would appreciate getting to talk to you about it further. Can you propose a better time to meet with me and some other constituents, maybe ____[ALTERNATE TIME]____?