US Congressman Scott Franklin Offers Perspective at Chamber Event, Draws Demonstrators Outside
An appearance in Lake Wales by US Congressman Scott Franklin at the Lake Wales Arts Center Thursday brought out an audience of attentive Chamber of Commerce members and guests, as well as more than two dozen others who waved signs and flags outside in protest.
Congressman Scott Franklin (R) shared conversation with Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce executive Skip Alford prior to Franklin's presentation to guests at a "power lunch" held at the Lake Wales Arts Center.
Franklin, a former Lakeland city commissioner, is a Republican representing Florida’s 18th district, which includes most of Polk County and several counties to the south. He serves on several Congressional committees, including the important Committee on Appropriations, along with those overseeing science, space and technology, and veteran’s affairs.
Franklin’s presentation was arranged by the Lake Wales Area Chamber as one of a series of “power lunches” featuring elected officials. Member guests paid $35 to attend and en…