Congressman Brad Sherman Hosts Over 4,000 Residents in 2nd Town Hall of 2023
Sherman Oaks, California – Last night, over 4,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman's (CA-32) 2nd Telephone Town Hall of 2023 to hear updates, and express their views on, the many critical issues facing Congress.
"With so much going on for our country – from the Silicon Valley Bank failure to averting a national debt default – it's essential that my constituents stay informed with accurate information," said Congressman Sherman. "That's why these Telephone Town Halls are imperative as they allow me to instantly connect, and provide updates, to thousands while listening to their thoughts on all the issues we face together as a community and country."
Congressman Sherman, a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee for over 26 years, started off the event by addressing the Silicon Valley Bank situation and the steps that need to be taken to restore confidence in the nation's financial system. Sherman also provided updates on the debt ceiling debate while illustrating the potential ramifications of a potential national debt default and spoke on the federal funds that he's secured for community projects that address everything from local transportation to the environment.
Constituents who had tuned into the event expressed their views and concerns on a vast array of issues – from what the Congressman is doing to combat the scourge of gun violence that continues to plague our communities, to efforts to protect Social Security and Medicare, assist our veterans and working families. Sherman, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, also addressed concerns on global matters including countering China's aggressive practices and the U.S. assistance to Ukraine.
California Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, representing the western San Fernando Valley in California's 40th State Assembly district,joined the event as Congressman Sherman's distinguished guest. Assemblymember Schiavo, a tireless nurse and labor advocate, spoke of her efforts to address critical issues at the statewide level – from assisting people who have problems with state agencies to tackling homelessness and supporting small businesses. Assemblymember Schiavo closed her remarks by detailing the services her office stands ready to provide in order to help solve everyday problems.
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: 71%
- Disapprove: 18%
- Unsure: 11%
- Following the SVB bank failure, do you support re-instituting the Dodd-Frank protections that were rolled back in 2018?
- Yes: 74%
- No: 6%
- Unsure: 20%
- When it comes to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, do you believe that the U.S. is providing:
- Too Much support to Ukraine: 11%
- About the right amount of support to Ukraine: 44%
- Not Enough Support to Ukraine: 37%
- Unsure: 8%
- If we ban TikTok, would other apps be created which offer a similar experience or will Americans who use TikTok be deprived?
- New App will be just about as good: 66%
- Americans will lose a valuable service: 13%
- Unsure: 22%
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