I am really glad to see that Jeff Gorell (R), Brad Sherman (D), and Tony Strickland (R) continue to hold public meetings where their constituents can come and ask them questions.
Maybe they will inspire Rep. Elton Gallegly to start joining them. Gallegly did advertise an event recently but it was a fundraiser. Citizens shouldn't have to pay to ask questions of their politicians. He also appears to Tea Party or Republican Party events.
If Gallegly has time to listen to a lecture from a Tea Party leader and Barack Obama conspiracy theorist he has time to take questions from the average citizen.
I like the example set by politicians that will take questions from the public at free and scheduled events. State Senator Tony Strickland has a larger district and he had a great townhall event yesterday in Thousand Oaks. I heard from a local progressive he was very reasonable.
Click on continue reading to see the press release from Jeff Gorell.
GORELL TO HOLD CARD TABLE OFFICE HOURSAssemblyman to Meet with Public in Camarillo to Discuss Budget
Continuing his series of "Card Table Office Hours", Assemblyman Jeff Gorell will be meeting with the public for an open discussion in Camarillo. As the legislature works to address the significant budget challenges, Jeff is seeking additional public input. Please come by and meet with him in person on Friday, January 21 in front of:
Marie Calendars
185 East Daily Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
The Marie Calendars is located near the 101 freeway close to the intersection of Daily Drive and Calle La Roda in Camarillo. For complete directions you can visit GoogleMaps at: http://goo.gl/maps/y2xM
Jeff will be holding a card table format from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm.
Jeff has already held similar card table office hours in Moorpark and Thousand Oaks back in December, and will be continuing these meetings throughout the 37th assembly district.
For additional information, please call Jeff's district office at (805) 230-9167.
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