The Word Processor is mightier
than the sword
Fire up the computer and make your voice heard at the Legislature
Tell the right person how you feel about the important issues and you may do more than just express yourself. You might help change public policy. That's why we urge you to write your newly (re-)elected state legislator about
the property tax crisis seasonal recreational property owners face.
We've provided the starter text for a letter, ready for you to cut and paste, and then refine and personalize as you desire.
Not sure who represents you at the Legislature? You can always find out in a few clicks by visiting this page.
Tell one editor, and thousands may hear
The editor of your local newspaper is always looking for well written, thought-provoking letters to publish on the editorial page. Get your letter published and suddenly thousands of people become better informed because of what you've written.
Writing a letter to the editor of the local paper where your cabin property is located, or to one of the big urban papers, is one of the few ways to reach a legislator outside your district and have an impact upon them. For MSRPO members living outside Minnesota, it is the only way to weigh in on our political process as legislators often will not even read letters postmarked outside their district.
Keep your letters short and to the point (about 250 words). Always include your name and contact information including phone numbers and address. If you subscribe to the paper remind the editor in your cover letter that you are a subscription holder
Shoot for a well reasoned and assertive tone. The tax situation is enough to make anyone crazy, but public rants typically have a negative impact on our cause. Point your mouse here for some starter thoughts.
Watch this page for more ideas
From time to time we'll update this page with additional ideas for making your opinion count. Bookmark the page and check back often, then use these resources to give 'em a piece of your mind! You're fellow cabin owners will thank you.
