Congressman Allen West (FL-22) announces today he will be holding two tele-town hall meetings in July via telephone conference call. Congressman West intends to have two town hall meetings a month-one in Broward County and another in Palm Beach County. However, this month, a decision by House Leadership to stay in session during the District Work Week to focus on debt ceiling negotiations, means the in- person town halls will not be possible.

The tele-town hall format has become increasingly common among Members of Congress and will allow Congressman West to reach out to thousands of constituents at once. During the tele-town hall, constituents will dial in, and be given the choice to ask a question directly to Congressman West; or”simply listen in to the town hall meeting.

“While I would prefer to be in my district as I have done for the last six months and conduct my town halls in person, the constituents of District 22 sent me to the House of Representatives to address the important issues facing our nation, which requires me to be in Washington, D.C.,” West said. “I am glad there have been advances in technology, allowing me to reach my constituents from a distance. As always, during these calls, all subjects will be open for discussion, from Medicare to the debt ceiling.”

July Tele-Town halls are scheduled as follows:

Thursday, July 14th, 7 p.m. est

Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m. est

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