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Staff log calls as: for/against + issue + district. Keep it short. One ask.

The 30-second voicemail (template)

Hi, my name is [Name]. I’m a constituent in [City/Neighborhood], ZIP [#####].
I’m calling to ask [Rep/Senator/Member Name] to [support/oppose] [Bill/Policy/Action].
My one reason: [plain-language reason tied to squeeze/dignity/fairness].
Success looks like: [measurable outcome, optional].
Please let me know the Representative’s position. You can reach me at [phone/email]. Thank you.

Variant A — Vote YES

Hi, I’m [Name], ZIP [#####].
Please vote YES on [Bill # / item].
This would [one benefit] and reduce [monthly cost / time tax].
Thanks for passing that along.

Variant B — Vote NO

Hi, I’m [Name], ZIP [#####].
Please vote NO on [Bill # / item].
My concern is [one harm] and it would make [cost/time] worse for families.
Thank you.

Variant C — Dignity + due process guardrail

Hi, I’m [Name], ZIP [#####].
I’m calling to ask [Rep] to support [action] that protects due process and human dignity, and to oppose policies that rely on scapegoating.
Please let me know the Representative’s position. Thank you.

One-reason menu (pick one)

• “This reduces the monthly squeeze for working families.”
• “This makes the process predictable and fair.”
• “This improves reliability and lowers the time tax.”
• “This strengthens accountability with clear metrics.”
• “This protects dignity and due process.”

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