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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 29, 2007

 


 Ericksen uses new technology to communicate with residents
Attend a town hall meeting from the comfort of your living room
 

Residents of the 42nd Legislative District are invited to dial-in to a "tele-town hall" with Rep. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 8 p.m.

"I am excited to use this new technology to listen to residents, answer their questions and address issues of importance," explains Ericksen. "This is the first time this has been done in the district, and I think it will be well received because residents can participate from the comfort of their own homes."

The tele-town hall, also referred to as "Community Conversation with Rep. Doug Ericksen," is just that -- an opportunity for the community to listen and talk with Ericksen over the phone. The interactive telephone system allows residents to listen live, ask questions and take part in poll questions. Residents have complete control over how they choose to participate and how long they want to stay connected.

"I think one of the advantages of this system is residents can listen for five minutes, 20 minutes or the entire hour," adds Ericksen. "For some residents, attending a town hall meeting can be difficult. They may not have transportation, the traveling time might be too long or perhaps they cannot find a babysitter. The tele-town hall helps address those challenges."

Residents interested in participating can dial (866) 447-5149 and enter pin 13284 between 7 and 7:20 p.m. to connect to the call.

If you would like more information on the tele-town hall, please contact
Rep. Ericksen directly at (360) 786-7980 or ericksen.doug@leg.wa.gov.

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For more information, contact: Mike Deising: (360) 786-7698
 

 
 

House Republican Communications - (360) 786-7031 * 408 John L. O'Brien Bldg. * Olympia, WA 98504-0600