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Put Your Voice to Work
Practical steps for messages, meetings, testimony and informed follow-up.
Start small.
- Choose one issue you care about.
- Find the government office that handles your issue.
- Read the original document—for example, a bill or meeting agenda.
- Choose one next step: send a message, attend a meeting, or ask for an update.
Contact an elected office
- Confirm that the office serves your residence and handles the issue.
- State your district connection and one specific request.
- Include a bill number, agenda item or agency name when available.
- Use the official contact channel and keep a copy.
Attend a public meeting
- Read the current agenda and supporting materials.
- Check the location, remote access, sign-up rules and speaking limits.
- Ask the organizer about accommodations or interpretation.
- Afterward, check the minutes or recording for the decision.
Speak or submit comments about a Colorado bill
- Find the bill and its scheduled committee hearing.
- Register using the General Assembly’s testimony service.
- Follow the available in-person, remote or written option.
- Recheck the schedule before the hearing.
Follow a bill or public decision
- Record the identifier, issuing body, date and version.
- Read the text, amendments, recorded actions and vote.
- Distinguish a proposal from enacted law and check effective dates.
Register, vote and check election instructions
- Use official voter services and your county clerk for eligibility, deadlines, ballot information and accessibility.
- Confirm current instructions at the source.
A clear message template.
Dear [Representative’s name],
I live in [community / district] and am writing about [issue or decision].
I ask your office to [one specific action]. Please let me know your position and the next steps.
Thank you, [name]
Copy and adapt this template, then send it through the office’s official channel. For agency casework, follow the office’s privacy-release process before sharing sensitive records.
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