Citizens seek answers from elected officials at Dowagiac town hall, congressman absent
The Dowagiac community room was packed for tonight's townhall hosted by the Southwest Michigan Indivisible where many looked to get answers from elected officials.
The organization had hoped to hear from Representative Tim Walberg and get direct answers from him on questions and concerns from the community.
While Representative Walberg was not in attendance and declined a written invitation, one organizer says she thinks it is crucial for him to listen to those who he represents.
"It's important for him to hear us, and it is important for us to hear him, not on social media, not on the Senate floor, but right here, where we live, where he lives, where the people that he represents," SWMI Indivisible Steering Committee member Denise McGowan Tracy said.
People in attendance heard from speakers about concerns surrounding recent legislation that they say impacts many such as farmers, veterans, educators, and the LGBTQ community.
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