Dear Congressman Thompson,
I'm sure I am not the first, and will not be the last, of your constituents to write to you regarding the shocking outcome of the recent presidential election.
As a native Californian who recently moved into your district, and who voted for you in November based on your record, I look to you to help lead the fight to protect and uphold civil rights, healthcare, national security, and other crucial areas of government at this dangerous and distressing time.
In order to send you this message, I had to select "the issue my email relates to" from a dropdown menu. This was extremely difficult, since literally every issue that the House addresses is imperiled by the election of this ignorant demagogue, Donald Trump.
In particular, I look to you to object to the appointment of the white nationalist Stephen Bannon as White House strategist; to insist (though I know the House does not vote on confirmation in this case) that President Trump appoint a competent and cool-headed Secretary of State; to fight to uphold key provisions of the healthcare law we now proudly call Obamacare; and to speak up for those who are endangered by the appalling racism and misogyny of Trump's platform, including undocumented people, LGBT people, people of color, women, and people with disabilities.
Thank you for your hard work as our Representative. I know the next few years will be very challenging for all of us. Please remain stalwart and know that the people who elected you are supporting and trusting in you.
Sincerely,
Catherine
Email response from Mike Thompson's office:
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share your views with me. I have received your email and will be in touch with you in the near future. Please note that at this time, my offices are in the process of upgrading our constituent mail program, which may cause a slight delay in response times. While I do not anticipate any major disruption, I appreciate your understanding in this matter.
If you need help with a federal agency or if you are in urgent need of assistance, please contact one of my three district offices:
- Napa – (707) 226-9898 (serving Napa County and Lake County)
- Santa Rosa – (707) 542-7182 (serving Sonoma County)
- Vallejo – (707) 645-1888 (serving Contra Costa County and Solano County)
The concerns of our district are my greatest priority, and you can be certain that I take your thoughts and suggestions with the utmost consideration. Your views play a critical role in shaping the legislation that comes out of Congress.
As your Congressman, I remain committed to advancing our local priorities – which is exactly why I depend on your comments and suggestions to keep me informed about important issues. I will do all that I can to ensure a prompt and substantive reply to your message. However, I also ask that you please be patient, as my office receives thousands of letters every week.
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I am honored to work on the behalf of all who reside in the Fifth Congressional District of California.