What you need to know for the upcoming legislative session

The Oklahoma Legislature will convene the 59th legislative session on Feb. 6 and begin the process of writing the state budget, creating new laws, amending current laws and reviewing gubernatorial appointments.

Why is it important for you and me to pay attention? These individuals have been elected by us to represent our values and interests in Oklahoma. Letting our elected officials know our views on bills and decisions they are making is an important part of the democratic process, and it should be a priority for all our us to build a relationship with these officials.

To learn more about the individuals elected to represent your home district, visit the Oklahoma Legislature website and enter the address where you’re registered to vote. This page will show you all the federal, state and local officials who represent you, and includes their phone contact information. Make note of it so you can reach out, introduce yourself and begin a dialogue with them so when something of importance to you comes up for a vote, you can easily reach out with your thoughts.

Be an active participant in what happens in Oklahoma because change truly happens when we all work together.

This article originally appeared on The Better Life blog.