Congressman Tom Latham's

My telephone town meeting is a new and innovative approach to the over 400 traditional town meetings I have held throughout Iowa.

Due to new technology, I am able to conduct listening and discussion sessions with Iowans over the telephone. I am able to talk with you and other Iowan’s and listen to your views on current issues all while taking your questions all while you are in the comfort of your own home.

I know that people lead busy lives these days and my telephone meetings are a great resource for Iowans who cannot participate in a traditional meeting due to scheduling conflicts, logistics, or mobility issues, to personally provide me with their comments, views and questions.

When a telephone town meeting is held you will hear a brief introductory message from me when you answer your telephone.  A simple push of a button on the phone allowed participants to instantly transfer to the live town meeting.

Unlike a simple one-sided conference call, those who opt-in to the town meeting can participate by asking questions and offering comments directly to me.

I am proud to be one of only a handful of congressional leaders, and the first Iowa legislator, to conduct telephone town hall meetings with this new technology.

Next time your phone rings - pick it up!  I could be calling to listen to you.