Write a Letter to the Editor this week

KFTC member Janet Tucker and League of Women Voters President Tammy Fagley each had letters to the editor published in today's Lexington Herald-Leader speaking out against the partisan redistricting process and/or in favor of Judge Shepherd's ruling nullifying it.

Writing a letter to the editor is something simple and easy that can reach thousands of Kentuckians and help to educate, organize, and build awareness around the issues that we care about.  Even very short letters can be powerful.

Letters to the editor are a free, effective way to let decision-makers and the community at-large know how you feel about important issues.

Now is a great time to write a letter that can have an impact on the General Assembly and one of KFTC's priority legislative campaigns.

Your letter to the editor should be:
- Brief (250 words or fewer, depending on the paper), easy to read, and to the point.  Some of the best letters are just a couple of sentences long.
- Focused on one issue, and maybe even one angle of a particular issue.
- Supported by key facts.
- Personal. Describe how you are affected or why you care about this issue.
- A call to action. What do you want decision-makers and members of the public to do?

But most importantly, it should be written - and soon. 

The legislative session is nearly half over, but if you write a letter to the editor this week, it could still make an impact to help steer our legislators in a better direction. 

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