Government officials are often elected into office.
That
means these individuals are placed in a position of power enabling them to
respect and campaign for the wishes and goals of their voters. Perhaps our
elected officials need to
know what we really expect from them and what we want them to change. Many
people arenät informed on how to contact their elected officials or even how
to vote. Here is some information that might help.
Register to vote at:
- your local voter registration office (382-5741)
- the DMV
Contact your elected officials (National level)
President George W. Bush or Vice President Dick Cheney
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20500
Email: president@whitehouse.gov
State Level (Virginia)
Governor Mark Warner
P.O. Box 1475
Richmond, VA 23219
Email: governor@gov.state.va.us
Lieutenant Governor Timothy Kaine
900 E Main St. Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23219
Email: ltgov@lygov.state.va.us
Attorney General Jerry Kilgore
900 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email: mail@oag.state.va.us
For more information on how to contact local officials in Virginia, visit the
League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia's web site. They have compiled a list of officials from
every
level.
If you do choose to present your officials with your views, keep every letter
or email to one topic or idea, otherwise the information may be lost or hard to
follow. Mainly, remember that these elected officials have a duty to respect
the wishes of their voters, and if they donät they may not be re-elected. The
key is remembering that you have a duty as a citizen to let your officials
know
what you expect.
Responses:
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Name: Shaun
Year: Grad
Major: English
Comments:
No way could I tell the politicians what I really think. I'd be in jail if I did. ;)
Name: George
Comments:
I must say it is good to see how Whim is starting to take the issue more seriously. Although, I think its too late. I believe the General Assembly has completed their session for the year. As far as Virginia Politics and the budget is concerned, its too late to make any changes for at least the next year. Remember...we have a part-time legislature. Maybe next time, students will learn more about the impact of legislation BEFORE the public and legislative debate is completed. Only then, will there be a chance to have legislators hear our voices.
Name: Mumsey
Comments:
If you don't vote, don't whine.
If you do vote, it ain't whining -- it's providing assistance to your representative about how potential legislation impacts you -- the voter. Being an elected official doesn't mean you become a mind reader. If the only people they hear from have an opinion which differs from yours, don't expect your views to be considered. Good info.
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Valerie Beelman | Staff Writer