Letters To The Governor
It’s difficult to meet with the governor during this busy time of the legislative session. But, short letters from youth workers and young people are a great way to capture his attention and gain their support.
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It’s best to write your letter before the YIP Rally Day so you can have all the time you need to put together a compelling message. But, we will have note cards for you in the Capitol Rotunda near the check-in area so you can write them there if needed.
Writing Tips
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- A handwritten letter often has the greatest impact, but a typed letter works too!
- Write your best letter; be legible, check grammar and spelling.
- Be concise; keep letters to less than one page.
- Include your full name and address. The governor may write you back!
- Greet him formally; Dear Governor Walz.
- Be personal, write in first person.
- Share how Youth Intervention directly affects you and/or your community.
- Ask him to support and properly fund Youth Intervention so all youth can succeed.
- Thank him for reading your letter and ask him for a reply.
- Sign your letter.
- Address the outside of your envelope to “Governor Tim Walz.”
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