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Rep. Roach to hold tele-town
hall meeting March 26
Technology joins thousands in telephone conference
to discuss legislative issues
Rep. Dan Roach
will hold a telephone community conversation with citizens throughout
the 31st District, Thursday evening, March 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., to
discuss legislative issues and offer people an opportunity to ask
questions about the legislative session.
The "tele-town hall
meeting" is a new technology Roach is using to reach out to citizens and
hear their viewpoints.
"People are really busy,
and it is often difficult to attend a traditional town hall meeting,"
said Roach, R-Bonney Lake. "There are some very important issues under
discussion in Olympia, including a budget deficit of nearly $9 billion.
I’m excited to use this new technology to connect with residents and
hear their comments and ideas."
Calls will be made to
citizens throughout the 31st District. People may also call in to the
program. The technology works much like a call-in radio show. The
interactive telephone system allows residents to listen live, ask
questions and take part in a poll on legislative issues. Residents have
complete control over how they choose to participate and how long they
want to stay connected.
Those wishing to
participate may call the following number, beginning at 7 p.m., March
26: 1-877-229-8493. When requested, enter pin number 13452.
"This is a great way to
participate in your government. Best of all, you can do it from the
comfort of your own home. I encourage everyone who has a stake in the
outcome of this year's legislative process, to pick up the phone and
participate in our community conversation," concluded Roach.
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For more information, contact:
John
Sattgast, Senior Information Officer: (360) 786-7257
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