I try to incorporate chances to advocate to targeted decisionmakers (or their public-facing staff) for any pressing issues we’re facing as a community. Here are some things you can take action on right now. Any of these action items can also be turned into a petition if you want to grab even more support quickly from neighbors.
| act on | if you care about |
|---|---|
| The HAWK signal at RIA/Thayer | traffic safety in our neighborhood |
| 2001 Rhode Island Ave NE | more homes and retail spaces on RIA |
tips for a good letter
- Be respectful; use honorifics instead of first names, and thank folks for their service no matter how you may feel about it
- Be specific; always use (and bold) specific Service Request/Work Order numbers to avoid adding a layer of research to follow-through
- Add emotion/color in the form of your experiences (but don’t lose the thread on the specific action being advocated for)