記者許家源/西雅圖報導
Reporter Mike/Seattle reports
– Last night, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA 32), known for having held over 250 Town Halls, hosted over 5,000 residents for his First Town Hall for California’s 32nd District. During the event, members of the San Fernando Valley were joined by new neighbors from parts of the Westside of Los Angeles.
“I was pleased to hear from so many Valley residents, who for years I’ve proudly represented, and from so many new constituents from parts of the Westside, who all came together and helped foster another productive discussion on all the critical issues we face together,” said Congressman Sherman. “Town Halls have always been an integral feature in my overall efforts to hear and learn what’s on the minds and hearts of my constituents, and to keep them informed on critical matters facing our nation and community. I look forward to continuing this tradition for residents of California’s 32nd district.”
Congressman Sherman kicked off the event by introducing himself to the many new residents on the line for their first Sherman Town Hall. “I started my career many years ago as a CPA,” said Sherman as he began to discuss his journey as a graduate of Harvard Law, Chairman of the California State Board of Equalization, and now as a Member of Congress with senior positions on the House Foreign Affairs and Financial Service Committees.
The new constituents heard the Congressman detail his Congressional record on a vast array of domestic and foreign policy priorities, and provided an update for all on the current pressing matters facing a new session of Congress. Sherman discussed the status of the debt ceiling negotiations, efforts to help avert a government shutdown, and dealing with the new chaotic Republican majority’s extreme agenda.
A senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Sherman also touched on many crucial foreign policy related issues – from his work to assist Ukraine repel the brutal Russian invasion, to his efforts supporting the Iranian people demanding basic human rights from the Ayatollah’s oppressive regime.
“You’re our new Congressman!” exclaimed a new constituent during the Q & A portion of the event where Sherman listened to the issues on the minds of his long-time and new constituents. The Congressman answered questions on his work protecting veterans’ rights and benefits, expanding the National Recreation Area for the Santa Monica Mountains, fighting against Republican attempts to gut crucial programs like Medicare and Social Security, on transportation projects like the Sepulveda pass transit corridor project, and on many other vital matters.
While a range of issues were discussed, Sherman’s efforts to provide a forum where thousands could assemble and make their voice heard garnered wide-spread appreciation. As one long time constituent remarked during last night’s event: “Thank you so much for holding these town halls. They really kept me sane during the COVID period.”
During the Telephone Town Hall, Sherman requested input from residents by asking a series of survey questions about their thoughts on the many serious issues facing our nation. The results of some of the survey questions are as follows:
Do you approve of President Biden’s performance as President so far?
Approve: 72%
Disapprove: 17%
Unsure: 11%
Regarding the war in Ukraine, which of the following do you support?
Sending only Abrams tanks to Ukraine: 38%
Sending Abrams tanks and F-16 Fighter jets to Ukraine: 38%
Not Sending Abrams tanks nor F-16 Fighter jets: 12%
Unsure: 12%
