Taking part in a new trend that lends itself to increased openness and transparency in government, the 12th District Legislators will host a Tele-Town Hall on April 28. The location? Your house!
“We’ve always fought for more transparency in government,” said Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, “and this is such a great medium for being able to reach people who may not, normally, have the time or ability to attend one of our town hall meetings in person. We become more accessible as legislators, which makes us more accountable to our constituents.”
Residents of the 12th District will be able to call in to what amounts to a telephone conference, enter a pin number, and ask questions of their State representatives.
“We all know how hard it is to make it out in the evenings,” said Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, “especially if you have a family. This is a way to bring greater participation to government. It’s an exciting new technology, and I’m anxious to see the kind of response we get. I know other officials who have used this format have had some great results.”
“Town hall meetings and satellite offices have always been a part of our strategy to keep up to date with the concerns of the people we were elected to serve,” said Senator Jennifer Beck. “Those meetings have to be held in the evenings when people are finished with their work days, but so many people don’t want to then run out to a meeting. This technology has had proven success at allowing a more diverse group of citizens to bring their questions, concerns and suggestions to their government representatives.”
The Tele-Town Hall will take place on April 28 from 7:20 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. People wishing to participate should call 877-229-8493. The pin code is 14563, and when prompted, please enter #1. While active participation is encouraged, people may also just listen in.
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excellent idea!
will be interested to see if anyone really cares.. these national "tea parties" should spill over into GOP support at all levels, but it's hard to fight that awful and disgusting lib media.. suggest trying to publicize it on radio and in papers, to see if they pick it up, or, like the feds and CNN, stifle it..
Have you ever been to Pallone's office on the Hill in DC? It is completely filled with Indian rugs / art / gifts / momentos. I was wondering why that was ... and what that had to do with our district!
By the way, Nancy Pelosi has the office next door. I though that was funny.
great, ideas and no action. that's their m.o. wile in office.
Great idea.
I wish my Asswmbleyman had the same initiative. Can you get MB moved into the 12th?
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Does Caroline Care???
Our Assemblywoman, Caroline Casagrande, was the ONLY Judiciary Committee- person that REFUSED to ban .50-caliber sniper rifles--In case you didn't know, this could cut a deer in two.This would not be safe for police officers and the citizenry as well. Why would she be opposed to Assembly Bill A-2116???Doesn't Caroline care?????
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