Nearly 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman’s Telephone Town Hall Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

SHERMAN OAKS, CA – On October 15th, nearly 3,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman’s (CA-32) live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown, the rising cost of living, immigration enforcement, and the broader challenges facing the nation under the Trump Administration. Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield joined as a special guest to discuss how federal decisions are impacting local communities.

“I came to Congress to make our country better — but under the Trump Administration, we’re fighting every day just to keep things from getting worse,” said Congressman Sherman. “Even as Washington grinds to a halt, my commitment to keeping constituents informed and ensuring their voices are heard will never waver.”

Speaking “from the dysfunctional heart of a troubled but still great nation,” Congressman Sherman opened the call by outlining the stakes of the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on working families, furloughed employees, and small businesses. He urged bipartisan cooperation to reopen the government and prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for millions of Americans.

Sherman fielded constituent questions on issues ranging from the shutdown’s effect on working families to aggressive immigration enforcement operations, the rising cost of living, California’s redistricting efforts, and other pressing national matters. Many expressed concerns about the broader direction of the country and urged Sherman to continue holding firm against Trump’s extreme and costly policies.

Los Angeles Councilmember Bob Blumenfield highlighted positive developments in the San Fernando Valley, including progress on several major revitalization projects and preparations for the 2028 Olympics. “Even as we face challenges at every level of government, we’re seeing real progress locally,” Blumenfield said. “And that’s due in no small part to the federal partnership and advocacy Congressman Sherman continues to provide.”

During the Town Hall, Sherman requested input from residents by asking a series of survey questions about their thoughts and concerns. The results of the survey questions are as follows:

-Who do you blame for the current government shutdown? 

• The Republican Party: 82%
• The Democratic Party: 5%
• Both Equally: 10%
• Unsure: 3%

-Should U.S. tax dollars be used to purchase Bitcoin, Dogecoin, or Trump Coin? 

• Yes: 3%
• No: 91%
• Unsure: 6%

-Do you support Proposition 50?

• Support: 90%
• Oppose: 6%
• Unsure: 4%