How can I write a complaint letter to the city council of my city?

Question

I am trying to write a professional complaint letter to the city council regarding a letter I received from a law enforcement official that is accusing me of something I did not do , I am a victim not criminal . I am a respectful citizen and very active in the community. I am very dissapointed please help !!

Answer 1

Dear Mayor _____ and Council Members,

I am writing to you concerning a letter I received from _____, a police officer employed by the city, dated September X, 2007.

In that letter, ______ accuses me of [specify charge], which is incorrect. A review of the police report dated July X, 2007 will indicate than I am the victim of [specify crime], not the criminal.

I feel that _______'s letter merits a negative notation in his employee file. I would expect that he would have to explain his letter to his supervisor or to the Council itself. As my elected representatives, I hope you will act to discipline ______ appropriately and ensure that he write a second letter which clearly corrects the errors of fact in the first.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,


Without knowing circumstances, that's about the best I could muster.

Answer 2

Just write the letter, once you write it, put it down and read it a few hours later. Then have someone else read it and tell you what they think. Or call the city council office to discuss the issue with someone - but you are correct, a letter is the best way to go.

Answer 3

I think you should go to a council meeting. They should have at least a portion of the meeting that is open to the public. Go there and express your opinion. It might be more convincing in person.

Answer 4

Find out when they meet and ask for a voice on the open forum.