Scott Powers
Newly-sworn in U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy is coming back to Central Florida to ask constituents for their guidance.
The Democrat from Winter Park, who entered Congress last week after defeating the district’s 12-term incumbent U.S. Rep. John Mica in November, announced Wednesday she is setting up three town hall-style listening meetings next week, in Orlando, Sanford and Altamonte Springs.
“U.S. representative is more than just a title; it’s a job description,” she stated in a news release. “If you’re truly going to represent people, you’ve got to listen to them. I’m hosting these listening sessions so that my constituents may come share their ideas, thoughts and concerns as the new Congress begins. I’ll take the information from these sessions and use it to set my priorities and guide my work fighting for central Florida in our nation’s capital. I encourage anyone who lives in Florida’s Seventh District to join us and make their voices heard.”
Murphy represents Florida’s Seventh Congressional District, which includes all of Seminole County and much of northern Orange County, including downtown Orlando, Maitland, Winter Park, and the University of Central Florida.
The sessions will be held next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Boone High School in Orlando; Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Westside Community Center in Sanford; and Jan. 19 at the Eastmonte Civic Center in Altamonte Springs. All are open to the public, but anyone wishing to speak will be asked to fill out comment cards. Constituents who cannot attend are advised to send their thoughts to her office at StephanieMurphy.house.gov or by calling 1-888-205-5421.
3 comments
Amy Ebbers
January 12, 2017 at 1:36 pm
Would love to go but full time caregiver to 91 year old mother. Think listening tour is great idea. My concerns are the privatization of Medicare and cuts to Social Security benefits. Also, my husband is a disabled veteran and we do not want the VA privatized. Also think Obamacare should be enhanced/improved but not repealed. Concerned about possible nominees Price, Devos, Sessions, Carson, Mnuchin. Please vote against Price and Devon for sure. Thank you!
Douglas Fromel
January 13, 2017 at 3:12 pm
Fight Trump every step of the way. They are in the majority, however, just like the china shop, they bought it, now they own it. Do not and I repeat, do not help them come up with a replacement for the ACA. If they are intent on destroying healthcare without a replacement: let them. More red states use ACA than blue. When the dopes that voted for Trump figure out that they have been scammed, then and only then should we help.
Anthony R
January 13, 2017 at 6:05 pm
Very nice Stephanie. I like the concept. Wish I could attend but I have work obligations. Good luck in your first term.
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