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Washtenaw County: Contact Your Legislators Guide 2019-2020

Members of Congress, the Legislature, and County Boards of Commissioners are elected to be the spokespersons of their constituents. Michigan Citizens must play an important role in the lawmaking process by informing their elected officials of their opinions on issues. There are four main ways to communicate with your elected officials:

By Visit Legislators are eager to meet their constituents and will try to accommodate your request for a personal meeting. Please make an appointment in advance, and understand if the legislator is called away for an unscheduled committee meeting or session. You may meet with a staff member who will be welcoming and attentive to your concerns. Legislators also meet with their constituents at More Impactful More coffee hours or towns hall meetings in their districts. By Phone A phone call is a quick and easy way to contact your legislator. Direct phone numbers are provided in the pages that follow. You may also contact the state Capitol switchboard and they will direct your call.

Senators: (517) 373-2400 Representatives: (517) 373-0135

By Letter Include your full name and address so staff can confirm you are a constituent and provide a response.

For MI State Legislators address letters as indicated below:

The Honorable (Full Name) The Honorable (Full Name) State Senator State Representative State Capitol State Capitol P.O. Box 30036 P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Lansing, MI 48909-7514

By Email Email addresses are provided on the pages that follow. In your email, please include your full name and mailing address. To prevent the spread of viruses, most officials will not open any attachments or view emails that contain

Less Impactful Less pictures. It is never appropriate to send chain emails or spam. U.S. Delegation

United States Senior Senator Senate District 18 Sen. (D) Sen. (D) 731 Hart Senate Office 5300 Binsfeld Bldg. Building (517) 373-2406 Washington, DC 20510 [email protected] Phone: (202) 224-4822 Term: 1 of 2

United States Senator Senate District 22 Sen. (D) Sen. (R) 724 Hart Senate Office 7400 Binsfeld Bldg. Building (517) 373-2420 Washington, DC 20510 [email protected] Phone: (202) 224-6221 Term: 1 of 2

United States Representative 7th District House District 52 Rep. (R) Rep. (D) 2266 Rayburn HOB 986 Anderson Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (517) 373-0828 (202) 225-6276 [email protected] Term: 2 of 3

United States Representative 12th District House District 53 Rep. (D) Rep. (D) 116 Cannon HOB 141 Capitol Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (517) 373-2577 (202) 225-4071 [email protected] Term: 2 of 3

House District 54 Need to find your district? Rep. Ronnie Peterson (D) Online: Visit the websites below to find 988 Anderson Bldg. your legislators. (517) 373-1771 Michigan House: [email protected] www.house.mi.gov/mhrpublic/ Term: 2 of 3 : www.senate.michigan.gov/ fysbyaddress.html House District 55 US House: www.house.gov/representatives/find/ Rep. (D) 989 Anderson Bldg. By phone: Contact the Washtenaw County (517) 373-1792 [email protected] Clerk’s office at 734-222-6700 Term: 3 of 3 Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 220 North Main Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: 734.222.6850

District 1: Jason Maciejewski: [email protected] (734) 222-6850 (City of Chelsea, Dexter, Lyndon, Sylvan, Lima, and Scio Townships, Village of Dexter)

District 2: Sue Shink: [email protected] (734) 222-6850 (Webster, Northfield, Salem, Ann Arbor and Superior Townships, Barton Hills Village)

District 3: Shannon Beeman: [email protected] (734) 222-6850 (Sharon, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Bridgewater, Saline, and York Townships, Village of Manchester)

District 4: : [email protected] (734) 548-3179 (Pittsfield Township)

District 5: Ruth Ann Jamnick: [email protected] (734) 431-2761 (Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships)

District 6: Ricky Jefferson: [email protected] (734) 369-0976 (City of Ypsilanti)

District 7: Andy LaBarre: [email protected] (734) 945-1298 (City of Ann Arbor –East)

District 8: Jason Morgan: [email protected] (734) 478-5978 (City of Ann Arbor – Central)

District 9: Katie Scott: [email protected] (734) 891-2241 (City of Ann Arbor –West)