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July 2, 2010
DEVOLIN LAUNCHES NEW EMAIL PROGRAM TO REDUCE
MAIL AND PAPER COSTS
LINDSAY: Local MP Barry Devolin is launching a new e-mail program in response to constituent concerns regarding the number of flyers being sent from his office.
I have been listening to what people have been saying, said Devolin. What some people may not realize is that, in addition to complaints about the amount of mail I send out, I also receive many positive comments from constituents who appreciate my efforts to keep them informed."
"In an effort to balance these two points of view, I hope my new e-mail program will achieve two important objectives - keeping people informed while reducing mail costs and saving trees."
In the coming weeks, each registered voter in the riding will receive a letter asking a series of questions on a wide range of topics. The mailing will also ask voters if they would like to receive regular e-mail updates.
I hope people let me know what issues they are interested in, said Devolin. I also hope constituents provide me with an e-mail address so I can send them information about local events and new government programs and services.
Devolin acknowledged the irony that achieving his goal of using less mail will actually involve sending out another letter.
In the long term, this will reduce the amount of paper mail I send out, said Devolin.
I am excited to try this new technology, and I encourage everyone to participate in this initiative.
It should be noted that I will still send out householders and flyers for events like Passport Clinics and Seniors Seminars, said Devolin. I appreciate that not everyone has e-mail. Having said that, I want to reduce my reliance on paper mail for both economic and environmental reasons.
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For more information contact:
Barry Devolin, MP
(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881
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