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For Immediate Release |
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February 13, 2008 |
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POWER OUTAGE DOES NOT PREVENT THOUSANDS OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY RESIDENTS PARTICIPATING IN AN INNOVATIVE TOWN HALL
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Over seven-thousand San Fernando Valley residents participated in an innovative and interactive "Telephone Town Hall" last night hosted by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks).
Participating from the comforts of their homes, and using the latest cutting-edge technology, residents from all over the district were able to call-in and participate in a two way conversation with Congressman Sherman for ninety minutes. During this time, the Congressman addressed constituents’ questions and concerns on a wide variety of topics, from national issues like terrorism, immigration and health care to even discussing a local power outage that impacted parts of the San Fernando Valley just prior to the start of the Telephone Town Hall.
In addition to answering policy questions, Congressman Sherman used the time to direct participants to his district office (818/501-9200) for further assistance as well as his website (www.house.gov/sherman) for further information. At the end of the ninety minute conversation, participants who were unable to ask a question were given the option to leave their own comments and questions for the Congressman by voice mail.
"This ‘Telephone Town Hall’ allowed me to interact with thousands of Valley residents in a very easy and relaxed manner," said Rep. Sherman. "Today, we are all so busy. This technology that was used tonight allowed my constituents to stay home, and not be forced to drive in traffic to another event. And with tonight’s power outage, this format allowed me to go ahead with the event and not cancel it. Many who participated in this town hall had a chance to talk with me, one on one. I look forward to making this town hall format a regular part of my outreach with my constituents.”
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