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Our State Legislators


Call the Colorado State Capitol
Senate toll-free: 888-473-8136
Republican Senators: 303-866-4866
Democratic Senators: 303-866-4865

House toll-free: 800-811-7647
All Representatives: 303-866-2904
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Ray Scott
Senate District 7
(303)866-3077
ray.scott.senate@state.co.us
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Matt Soper
House District 54
(303) 866-2583  matthew.soper.house@state.co.us
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Janice Rich
House District 55
(303) 866-3068 janice.rich.house@state.co.us
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Marc Catlin
House District 58
(303) 866-2955
marc.catlin.house@state.co.us
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​www.coloradoea.org/about/uniserv-offices/Making Effective Contacts with Lawmakers

Know your legislator: here are the names of the 2022 Colorado State Senators and Representatives listed by UniServ area.

Personal letters or e-mail: Personal letters and e-mail to legislators can be very important in lobbying for or against a particular bill. Here are some guidelines to help you write an effective letter or e-mail:


  • Write your letter carefully and check it for correct spelling and grammar.
  • Use the legislator's correct full name and title.
  • Identify the bill or issue and your specific purpose for writing.
  • Address what you believe should be done with the bill and ask for a specific action.
  • Localize your letter or e-mail message and tell what the bill means to your community, campus, or school district by name. Be specific and rely on your personal experience as evidence.
  • State that you are not expecting a reply, unless you specifically want one.
  • Sign your name and give your home address and phone number.

Personal calls: Calling a legislator is a legitimate form of lobbying. Here's how to be effective when making a phone contact with your legislator:

  • Call your legislator at his or her Capitol office. Identify yourself by name and home town.
  • Identify the bill by its name and number.
  • State briefly your position on the bill and how you want the legislator to vote.
  • Ask for your legislator's current position on the bill. If he or she wants more information or asks for written follow-up to the call, provide the information or agree to mail it right away.
  • Thank your legislator for spending time on the phone. (Your legislator is busy, as you are.)
  • Speak with a secretary or the legislator's staff member if your legislator is on the floor or in a committee hearing. Identify yourself and give your address, home town, and home phone number; identify the bill by name and number; and state how you want the legislator to vote.
  • If you get the legislator's voice mail, leave a succinct message. If you don't want a return call, be sure to say so.

Personal visits: Nothing is more effective than communicating your position face to face with your legislator.

  • If your legislator knows you have traveled to the Capitol, he or she will usually find some place to meet with you. It's a good idea to call or write in advance to state your desire to meet.
  • Your legislator may not have read the bills you want to discuss; take some time to find out and help educate him or her about the bills.
  • Keep the visit as brief as possible. If you are in a group, keep the number small and have only one main spokesperson.
  • Provide something in writing if possible, such as a fact sheet on the bill and the Association's position on it.
  • If possible, conduct the personal visit when the legislator is in his or her home town in familiar territory. You can meet at someone's home or in a restaurant, at a school or a business – where ever it's comfortable to get together.

More tips for making effective contacts with legislators

  • Be informed about the issue you want to discuss.
  • Be prepared with information relevant to the bill you are talking about.
  • Be friendly, open, and prepared to listen as much as you talk.
  • Be calm and rational and professional.
  • Be an advocate – tell what the Association's position is on the bill.
  • Be positive and persuasive, but refrain from arguing.
  • Be specific and provide examples of the impact the bill will have on you, your job, your students, your workplace.

Use the appropriate etiquette

The Honorable (Legislator's First & Last Names)
Colorado House of Representatives or Colorado Senate
State Capitol
Denver, Colorado 80203


Dear Senator (last name):
Dear Representative (last name):



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  • About Us
    • AR Directory
    • Negotiated Agreement
    • School District 51 School Board
    • Contact Us
  • MVEA in Action
    • Get Involved
    • MVEA Governance >
      • Area Rep Council
      • MVEA Exec Council
      • MVEA Cabinet
    • MVEA Committees >
      • Membership Committee
      • Organizing Committee
      • Political Relations Committee >
        • 2017 School Board Election Volunteer Sign Up
      • Advocacy & Grievance Committee >
        • Grievances: A Step By Step Guide
        • Grievance Info-Video & Flow Chart
      • MVEA Communications Committee
    • Joint MVEA & District Committees >
      • Professional Learning Committee
      • Negotiations Committee
      • District Budget Committee
      • Behavior Support Committee
      • Sick Leave Bank >
        • Bank Information
      • Teacher Workload Committee
      • Educator Effectiveness Committee
      • District Insurance Committee
      • Day Leave Appeal
    • Contacting Your Legislator
  • Membership
    • How to Join
    • Member Benefits
    • COpilot
    • Retired
  • Calendar
  • Photo Gallery