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Custom Letter Builder

Full control over every aspect of your letter. Choose your tone, select specific concerns, pick individual questions, and add custom content.

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Note: These templates provide starting points for civic engagement, not legal advice.

1 Choose Letter Type

2 Select Tone

The same content is available in three tones. Choose the one that fits your situation.

3 Your Information

4 Recipient Information

5 Project Details (optional)

If you know details about a specific project, include them here.

6 Select Concerns to Include (optional)

Each selected concern adds a paragraph to your letter explaining the issue.

Water & Groundwater

Power & Utilities

Noise

Traffic & Roads

Taxes & Fiscal Impact

Environment

Community Character

Process & Transparency

Eminent Domain & Property Rights

Compensation & Valuation

Health & Safety

Agricultural Impacts

Construction & Restoration

7 Select Questions to Ask (optional)

Selected questions will be numbered in your letter.

Water

Power & Grid

Taxes & Revenue

Jobs & Economy

Environment

Timeline

Process & Transparency

General

Route Selection

Eminent Domain & Easements

Compensation

Construction & Restoration

Health & Safety

8 Add Custom Paragraph (optional)

Add your own paragraph with personal details or specific circumstances.

Ready to Generate

Your letter will download as a Word document (.docx)

Tips for Effective Letters

Be Specific

Include your address to establish standing. Reference specific projects or docket numbers if known.

Keep Records

Save a copy of every letter you send. If emailing, request a read receipt or delivery confirmation.

Follow Up

If you don't receive a response within two weeks, follow up. Escalate to elected officials if needed.