I’ve been thinking about calling to support this bill, but haven’t because I’m worried that as a resident who can’t vote, they don’t want to hear from me. My understanding is that if you tell the Californian rep you don’t have the right to vote (e.g. because you’re on a visa), they will ignore you. And that you can probably mislead without lying, but it will be necessary to mislead.
When I saw someone call them yesterday they didn’t ask any questions or any name (the call took literally 10 seconds), and I didn’t get any indication they cared about citizenship and residence.
I did this. They noted down my support! Though they also didn’t really give me a sign they understood what I was saying (and I did a pretty poor job of explaining)
Rep: Hello, office of Buffy Wicks. kave: Oh, uh … hi. I’m calling … about SB-1047 … and … I guess I wanted to check if I can register my support given that I live in Buffy Wicks’ area but I can’t vote … Rep: OK I’ll note that down as support. Have a great day!
I’ve been thinking about calling to support this bill, but haven’t because I’m worried that as a resident who can’t vote, they don’t want to hear from me. My understanding is that if you tell the Californian rep you don’t have the right to vote (e.g. because you’re on a visa), they will ignore you. And that you can probably mislead without lying, but it will be necessary to mislead.
Anyone know better?
When I saw someone call them yesterday they didn’t ask any questions or any name (the call took literally 10 seconds), and I didn’t get any indication they cared about citizenship and residence.
I guess if I’m worried that this is important to them I can just proactively bring it up
I did this. They noted down my support! Though they also didn’t really give me a sign they understood what I was saying (and I did a pretty poor job of explaining)