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Public Participation Toolkit

These tools and tips for participating in the Public Process were gleaned from the Resources listed below.

• Why Testify?
• Tips for Effective Public Testimony
• Tips for Writing to Elected Officials

  Example Letter 1*

  Example Letter 2*

• Tips on Writing Effective "Letters to the Editor"

  Example Letter 3*

  Example Letter 4*

• Placing a Phone Call to an Elected Official
• Tips for Calling into a Talk Radio Program
• Meeting with Your Elected Officials
• Attending Town Meetings

*The 4 sample letters were included to inspire you.  Please do not feel confined to using the style of these examples; the most effective style is always using your own words and experiences.

Other Public Participation Resources

OCN's Activist Toolkit, Oregon Conservation Network

You Can Make a Difference!, 1000 Friends of Washington

Public Hearing Tips, Friends of the Earth

Tips for Effective Testimony,  The Livable Communities Coalition

A Citizen's Guide to Protecting the Environment, Seattle Audubon Society 

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