Effective Advocacy

We want to be sure that we answer your questions, address your concerns, and if we disagree on an issue, explain why as quickly and clearly as possible. Find some tips for communicating with our office to ensure that your communication is handled appropriately and receives the attention it deserves.

Communicating with any elected official really boils down to four simple steps: Knowing what you want; Knowing who to ask; Knowing how to ask; and Knowing how to follow-up. Following is a quick overview of each of these steps, with links to provide more information.

Knowing What to Ask
This section explains why it is important to ask for something specific and how to find out more about legislative initiatives in the U.S. Congress.

Knowing Who to Ask
Under our representative system of government, it is always most effective to work with the elected officials that represent you. That is why Congressman Carney's office focuses on the needs of the residents of the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.

Knowing How to Ask
This section includes tips and techniques for ensuring that your message is heard.

Following-Up
Almost as important as your initial communication is how you follow up. In this section, we provide you with some advice on timing and how to be most effective.