Lack of enrichment programs for children in underserved communities – Crown Heights

Communicating with elected officials Visit the websites of the NYC council, New York state legislature, US house of representatives, and the U.S. Senate.

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Use the facts in your position statement to write a letter (one page, single space, business format, and 12pt. font] to one of your representatives asking for specific support in solving the problem you represented in your position paper.

Your letter should clearly state the issue, why do you believe he/she should assist in improving the situation and what specific action you want the elected official to take.

Be sure to describe how your representative‘s support will benefit the need in you community. Your letter should be formal and free of errors. community: Crown Heights Brooklyn New York Crown Heights: is community Board 9 President of Community Board 9 is Fred Baptiste District Manger: Mia Hilton New York City council member: Robert Cornegy Assembly member:Walter T. Mosley New york state Senator: Zellnor Myrie and Roxanne Persaud New York US senator: Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand U.S congressional representative: Yvette Clark