The hardest part of being a United States Senator is having to spend too much time away from Missouri. Though I come home almost every weekend, there never seems to be enough time to personally meet with all the Missourians with questions about the federal government.

That is why I established the "Listening Post" program.

Members of my staff hold these meetings in 109 counties in Missouri to make sure that my office personally takes care of Missourians.

Even in an age of email, cell phones and faxes, I believe that face-to-face contact still works best. No technology can replace a handshake.

The only way I can do the best job possible is if I hear from you.

Below you will find the latest Listening Post Schedule. Please call the contacts listed below in order to determine whether any last minute changes have been made to the schedule.

If you have a question or need more immediate assistance, please feel free to write or call my office at 308 East High Street, Suite 202, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101, or phone 573-634-2488.

My job is to serve Missourians. I need to hear about a problem if I am going to help solve it.

Thank you and I look forward to meeting with you in the coming months.

November Schedule

Thursday, November 2, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

10:30 a.m. Union, Franklin County Courthouse, Conference room

1:30 p.m. New Haven, New Haven City Hall, Council Chambers

3:00 p.m. Washington, Washington City Hall, Council Chambers

Friday, November 3, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

1:30 p.m. Saint Charles, Old Court House, Council Chambers

Monday, November 6, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

9:00 a.m. Bowling Green, Pike County Courthouse, First floor Lounge

10:30 a.m. Louisiana, Louisiana City Hall, Council Chambers

2:00 p.m. Elsberry, Elsberry City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, November 9, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

10:00 a.m. Lake Saint Louis, Lake Saint Louis, City Hall, Council Chambers

Friday, November 10, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

2:00 p.m. Saint Peters, Saint Peters City Hall, Upper floor Atrium

Monday, November 13, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

10:30 a.m. Hannibal, Hannibal City Hall, Council Chambers

12:00 p.m. New London, Ralls County Courthouse, Old health Department

3:00 p.m. Troy, Troy City Hall, Lobby

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

9:00 a.m. Wright City, Wright City City Hall, Lobby

10:30 a.m. Warrenton, University Extension Building, Conference Room

1:30 p.m. Foristell Foristell City Hall Lobby

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - Jenny Rolf

9:30 a.m. Maryville, 114 West 3rd Street, Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments
Contact: Tye Parsons/Executive Director/Phone: 660-582-5121

1:00 p.m. Rock Port, County Commissioners' Room, Atchison County Courthouse
Contact: Susette Taylor/County Clerk/Phone: 660-744-6214

2:30 p.m. Oregon, Foyer Entry, Holt County Courthouse
Contact: Sue Kneale/County Clerk/Phone: 660-446-3303

Thursday, November 16, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

2:30 p.m. O'Fallon, O'Fallon City Hall, Food Court

Thursday, November 16, 2006 - Stacy Burks

9:30 a.m. Barry County, Monett Senior Center, 405 Dairy Street, Monett
Contact: Billie Bounous, Administrator, 417-235-3285

11:30 a.m. Stone County Courthouse, Galena
Contact: Judy Berkstresser, County Clerk, 417-357-6127

Monday, November 20, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

10:30 a.m. Cuba, Cuba City Hall, Council Chambers

1:30 p.m. Sullivan, Sullivan City Hall, Council Chambers

3:00 p.m. Saint Clair, Saint Clair City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

10:30 a.m. Hillsboro, Jefferson County Administration Building, Council chambers

1:30 p.m. Festus, Festus City Hall, Council chambers

3:00 p.m. Arnold, Arnold City Hall, Council chambers

Monday, November 27, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

10:30 a.m. De Soto, De Soto City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - Mark Parkinson

10:00 a.m. Wentzville Wentzville City Hall Council Chambers