Getting an elected official's personal attention? There are ways, and there are ways.
Jeff Anderson, an Evansville resident, has been trying to get help from elected officials, including President Donald Trump and his state legislators, but received canned responses. Some officials suggested that Anderson try meeting them face-to-face or attending public gatherings to get their personal attention.
Jeff Anderson, a resident of Evansville, is seeking help from elected officials with a specific problem. He has written emails and made web submissions to officials ranging from President Donald Trump to his state legislators, but received canned responses. Anderson's emails to 8th District Congressman Mark Messmer were met with a response from Messmer's press secretary, Valerie Nelson, claiming Anderson's phone was disconnected and he never replied to their contact. State Rep. Tim O'Brien and State Sen. Vaneta Becker suggested Anderson try meeting officials face-to-face or attending public gatherings. According to the American Bar Association, effective written communication should start with a sentence that connects emotionally or geographically. GovFacts advises directing concerns to the right individual.
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