Contact Your Representatives
Talk to Them: CHP has made it easy to contact your state reps on these important bills that are before the legislature during the 2009 session. Your reps need to decide on these issues, so send them your opinion today. Return often to this resource to ensure your voice is heard in Salem.
Here's How
Identify the issue you’d like to take action on. Read a summary of the issues here > or read about each in detail on our blog >
Go to leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/home.htm. Type in your zip code to find your state senator and representative.
On the same page, in the menu on the right, click on the small link that says ‘Write Your Legislator’. A new window will open up with a form to fill out.
Feel free to copy and paste any language from the Community Health Priorities website when composing your letter!
Hit the ‘Submit’ button and your message will be sent!
Optional extra: Each issue has a committe member who wants to hear from you. Go to the summary of issues page to learn more.
Only 50% of 8th grade girls and 66% of 8th grade boys in Oregon meet CDC physical activity recommendations of 60 minutes per day. 