How to write a COMMUNICATION

There's been a lot of talk on social media lately about the confusion Uptown regarding intersections, lights, bike lanes, old lanes, new lanes, etc. The bottom line is that people are not feeling SAFE Uptown due to these issues. And they are unsure who to turn to.

This roadblock of who to call is not new, and it is an issue I am addressing in my campaign:

ACCESSIBILITY - Removing the barriers to the public's ability to understand and participate in local government decisions and community direction.

The best way and PROPER way to a request or complaint heard and acted upon is through your representative, who is your commissioner. You might think calling the courthouse will get issues addressed, but it will not. You might see some action, but no resolution.

The proper course of action should be from the citizen (you), through your commissioner,and through the entire council of commissioners with the Chief Executive addressing your concern through his/her staff. The reality is currently the REVERSE of this - Chief Executive down.

A phone call to your commissioner is basically just a complaint that will never be heard anywhere. To give your commissioner power to be heard, write a COMMUNICATION to the council of commissioners.
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EXAMPLE:

Chief Executive Vincent and the honorable members of the Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners:

Date / / 2016

RE: (Your Issue - i.e. intersections) - A Communication to be read and acted upon

I have a significant issue/question regarding..........................................

I am requesting that this issue be addressed..............................................

Please provide me with all information regarding this issue - emails, regulations, decisions, etc.......

Please provide me with a written response in regards to the action(s) that are being, or have been taken. Please inform me of any meetings or requirements in regards to this matter and any formal action I must take.

Sincerely,

Butte resident
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This letter needs to be turned in by Friday at 2pm in order to be on Wednesday's agenda.

This is how government is supposed to work. Your issues should be addressed in a timely and professional manner. After all, this is YOUR government, your taxpayer money at work.

I know it is daunting, but it doesn't need to be and that is my goal.