Burns to host first-ever Telephone Town Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30
Just stay on the phone when it rings to participate
Rep. Frank Burns August 25, 2016 | 12:47 PM
EBENSBURG, Aug. 25 – Bringing democracy to the comfort of his constituents’ living rooms, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, will host his first-ever Telephone Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Residents can expect their phones to ring at that time, and if they want to ask a question, participate in issues-based polls, or just listen in, all they have to do is stay on the line.
"While we constantly field and answer constituent questions and requests for help, and get their feedback on all manner of state-related topics, I realize that many living in the 72nd Legislative District are too busy to take the initiative to contact us," Burns said.
"This will give everyone the opportunity to weigh in on issues they think are important – and to hear where I stand on the critical matters of the day. I urge everyone to pick up the phone if they have a question to ask, or just want to listen in."
Burns said anyone who wants to ensure that their phone number is in the database used to make the call should contact his office at (814) 472-8021, which is the same number they can use to obtain more information.
Those who want to send Burns a question in advance to answer during the telephone town hall can do so by emailing it to townhall@pahouse.net.
As a state legislator, Burns’ signature issues have been holding the line on taxes, welfare reform including drug testing and proof of citizenship for recipients, standing up for victims of child sexual abuse, making assault of law enforcement officers a hate crime and urging a halt to accepting Syrian refugees until proper vetting is in place.