Sherman Hosts Telephone Town Hall on Ukraine Crisis, fighting inflation & COVID-19
Sherman Oaks, CA – Last night, over 5,000Valley residents participated in Congressman Brad Sherman's (D-Sherman Oaks) live "Telephone Town Hall" where the Congressman provided updates on the multiple critical issues facing the country –the crisis in Ukraine, fighting inflation, COVID-19 and more.
"Town Halls have always been an essential part of my outreach to Valley residents," said Congressman Sherman. "During such critical moments, from combating a global pandemic to helping a sovereign nation repel a brutal invasion, Telephone Town Halls allow me to instantly and safely connect with thousands of Valley residents, keeping them informed, providing accurate information, and listening to their concerns on the many issues we face together."
As the United States and international community grapple with the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Valley residents joined the event to hear Congressman Sherman, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, provide updates on the U.S. response. The Congressman detailed the work that's underway to help Ukraine, including steps being taken to provide military assistance to Ukraine, impose sanctions on Russia, and avoid a dangerous and potentially catastrophic escalation.
Congressman Sherman also discussed the many critical issues we face at home as our country works to emerge from an unprecedented pandemic and rebuild our economy. The Congressman highlighted the progress achieved, such as historic job growth and the significant drop in the unemployment rate, and the work that lies ahead in addressing such issues as inflation, domestic energy needs, and COVID-19.
Dr. Lynn Goldman, member of the National Academy of Medicine, advisor to the CDC and frequent Town Hall guest, joined the Congressman once again to provide updates on COVID-19. Dr. Goldman delivered sound guidance and best practices for Valley residents to stay safe and vigilant as we work to finally emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
During the Telephone Town Hall, Sherman requested input from Valley residents by asking a series of survey questions about their thoughts on the many critical issues facing our nation. The results of the survey questions are as follows:
- Do you approve of President Biden's handling of the Ukraine crisis so far?
- Approve: 64%
- Disapprove: 19%
- Unsure: 17%
- With covid restrictions slowly easing in Los Angeles, this summer should we continue with Telephone Town Halls, or switch back to in-person town halls?
- Telephone Town Halls: 76%
- In-person Town Halls: 15%
- Unsure: 9%
- Should we sanction Russia even if that raises prices worldwide?
- Yes, sanction Russia: 81%
- No, not if it raises prices worldwide: 10%
- Unsure: 9%
- In response to the rising gas prices, there have been calls on Congress to create a "gas tax holiday" which would suspend the federal gas tax until Jan 2023. Are you in favor of suspending the federal gas tax until Jan 2023?
- Yes: 50%
- No: 32%
- Unsure: 18%
Congressman Sherman will continue to host Town Halls to help keep Valley residents informed. The next Telephone Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, April 6th. To stay notified of all our upcoming events, visit BradSherman.house.gov/TownHalls
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