Action Alert Network

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Elected officials take notice when they hear from constituents -- especially when they get a number of calls about the same issue.

BCAC’s Action Alert Network was started as a way of making the voices of concerned citizens heard when issues critical to children arise. State legislators in cities often understand issues about poverty, housing, children’s health and education, but all too often legislators in the surrounding towns don’t understand the delicate link between these problems and the future health of our state and economy.

Phone calls on an issue can make a real difference, especially when those calls are from constituents.

How the Action Alert Network Works

BCAC monitors proposed legislation while the Legislature is in session (January through June in even-numbered years and February through May in odd numbered years). When we hear about an important public hearing or vote taking place, we issue an Action Alert to our members via e-mail, mail or fax -- depending on each person’s preference.

The Action Alert gives a brief summary of the issue, a very short sample “script” of the message to be left at the elected officials’ offices and the phone numbers of who to call (usually only two phone calls are needed).

When you receive an Action Alert, we ask that you make the phone calls as soon as possible and pass the Alert on to anyone else who might be willing to call.

Remember:

• You will rarely speak to an elected official directly. Messages are usually left as voice mail or with an aide.
• Elected officials often know less about the issue than you do.
• Remember to tell them you are a constituent. They work for you!

Find Your Elected Officials:

To find your elected officials, go to http://www.vote-smart.org/index.phtml.