Could someone please help with a letter to my state senator...

[New Earth]

I am just wondering what is the best way to start it, I mean the greeting. I called my state senator's office (Diane Allen) yesterday about some problems I am having with local government for relocation assistance (the building of the apt. I was in got condemned by the township and we all had to be out in 24 hours). Anyway, the lady who answered wanted me to write a letter stating the problems and send it along with all the paperwork I have. I just don't know how to start the letter :( I'm sure it won't necessarily be my state senator who handles it, but probably someone in her office...I hope someone can help or even knows what I'm talking about.

[babylonsister]

1. I would address it to your senator anyway, despite who might be

handling it.

[New Earth]

2. But what do I say?

"Dear" Diane Allen?

Attn:: Diane Allen?

lol i dont' know :(

[babylonsister]

3. Is she called Senator Allen?

If you're sending a formal letter, with your address in the right hand corner and hers below it on the left hand margin, I would use 'Dear Senator Allen,' or whatever she's called.

[New Earth]

6. yes, Senator Allen....

I think I will do it that way. With my address like that and all..thanks everyone for your help. I know this was a stupid question but I don't usually do this kind of stuff...

[Horse with no Name]

4. I believe the proper way to do it is

To the Honorable Senator Allen:

[babylonsister]

5. I concur belatedly! I believe I've seen that on Waxman letters. nt

[New Earth]

7. I would but

that is just too formal for me. I'm so non-comformist :(

[Horse with no Name]

8. I know you are!

Good to see you...but it is just one of those etiquette thingies--you don't REALLLLY have to mean it.:silly:

[New Earth]

9. But I can't fake ettiquette

:shrug:

I did send it by the way...and I just used "Dear Senator Allen:"

Thank you all for your replies :D