Dear [INSERT CANDIDATE NAME],

My name is [INSERT YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME] and I am a [SALON/SPA OWNER, MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL] in [INSERT YOUR CITY, STATE]. As a member of the professional beauty industry, legislative issues that could affect me and my career are incredibly important to me. One of the most pressing issues is the threat of deregulation of the professional beauty industry in our state.

The threat of legislative deregulation of occupational licensing, specifically of cosmetologists and barbers, has become more prevalent in recent years. Deregulation threats have included repealing cosmetology and barbering licenses altogether, which would be devastating to an entire profession as well as a public health risk.

Recently, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) sent you a candidate questionnaire to get your feedback on deregulation of the professional beauty industry in our state. As Governor of my state, you would have the power to either veto or sign such legislation into law, directly affecting me, my career and my livelihood.

Please contact Bridget Sharpe, Government Affairs Manager, [email protected] or 480-455-3437 to receive another copy of the questionnaire or if you have any questions about occupational licensing of the professional beauty industry. Your responses matter to me.

Thank you for your time,

[INSERT FULL NAME] [ENTER BUSINESS NAME IF APPLICABLE] [INSERT STREET ADDRESS] [INSERT CITY, STATE, ZIP]