Congressman Brad Sherman Hosts Valley Town Hall Meeting

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) hosted a town hall at Reseda High School on Sunday, fielding questions from some of the approximately 800 hundred constituents who attended.

Sherman has held over 100 town halls since going to Congress.  In January, Congressman Sherman conducted a Telephone Town Hall with nearly 5,000 Valley residents.  In February, Sherman hosted an in-person Town Hall Meeting with approximately 800 constituents.  On Wednesday, July 7th he held a special Town Hall Meeting on affairs in the Middle East.

Congressman Sherman provided a brief update about his work in Congress before responding to questions about major federal issues, including the condition of the economy, health care and terrorism. 

“Town Hall Meetings are critical to the public policy process, providing an opportunity for me to hear about the most pressing concerns in our community and to elaborate on the work that my colleagues and I are tackling in Congress.  We had a good discussion about a wide variety of issues that are important to the daily lives of Valley residents,” said Congressman Brad Sherman.  “The large attendance at our Town Hall Meetings proves that the residents of the San Fernando Valley are actively engaged in their community and their government.  I enjoy hearing their ideas.”

Sherman highlighted his continued work fighting for tough regulations to prevent future abuses by giant Wall Street firms, which he and his colleagues on the Financial Services Committee included in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173).  Congressman Sherman also led the fight to ensure that there are no more taxpayer bailouts of these Wall Street firms, like the $700 billion bailout sought by former President Bush in 2008. 

Congressman Sherman directed his constituents to his Sherman Oaks office, (818) 501-9200, for further assistance in solving problems with federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs.  He encouraged constituents to visit his website (www.BradSherman.house.gov) for more helpful information. 

Congressman Sherman’s next San Fernando Valley Town Hall Meeting on August 29th at 3 p.m. at Reseda High School, 18230 Kittridge Street.  Congressman Sherman’s constituent services staff will again be on hand to help constituents address any problems they may have with any federal agency.  The event, parking and refreshments are free.