FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2003
Contact:  Marie DesOrmeaux
(202) 225-3772
 
Redistricting Takes Effect Today
Ross welcomes Polk, Scott, and Logan Counties to 4th District
 
(Prescott, AR) Fourth District Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.) today officially welcomed Polk, Scott, and Logan Counties into his district, bringing the total number of counties under his representation to 29.  District lines were redrawn as a result of the 2000 Census, and the changes go into effect as of today, January 3, 2003. 

“I have spent a lot of time getting to know this new area,” Ross said, “and I am pleased to assume the responsibility of representing you in our nation’s capital.  I will work hard to address your needs, and will continue to fight for new jobs and to revitalize our economy, to protect Social Security and Medicare and ensure prescription drug coverage for our seniors, to support our farm families and hard-working families throughout Arkansas, and to protect the small town family values that we were raised on and that we all respect.”

“This is quite a substantial increase in my district’s geographical size, and I have recently taken steps to meet this new need by adding more staff members in my Hot Springs office, the closest office to this new area.  I invite my new constituents to drop by for a visit, and feel free to contact me with your concerns over how I may best serve you as your United States Representative.  I will be hosting office hours and a number of public meetings in each of our new counties later this month, and I look forward to visiting with you.” 

Ross can be reached at the following addresses in Hot Springs and in Washington, DC, in addition to his official website, where constituents can sign up to receive a weekly E-mail newsletter: 

Hot Springs District Office
112 Buena Vista
501-520-5892
501-520-5873 fax

Washington, DC Office
314 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
1-800-223-2220
202-225-1314 fax

www.house.gov/ross
mike.ross@mail.house.gov
1-800-223-2220


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