Fort Report: Town Halls and Self-Government

We are a people who self-govern. Each of us has the important responsibility to be informed about our nation’s political life, to think about policies that best create order and opportunity, and to engage constructively in building more vibrant communities. As Nebraskans, we understand the importance of civic life and civic duty.

As your Representative in Congress, I am entrusted with the special privilege of making decisions about how to best govern America. As the world grows increasingly complex—and yet increasingly yearns for more clarity and simplicity—it is important to spend time together to unpack the critical challenges before us.

Next week, I am hosting a series of public town hall meetings. I will provide an overview of the budgetary situation in Washington, the dynamics of the Iran nuclear agreement debate, the ongoing conversation over global trade policy, and perhaps a few other topics, making sure to leave time for your questions. This year’s meetings will be held in Bellevue, Lincoln, Fremont, Norfolk, Nebraska City, and Seward. I am also participating in a community event with the village redevelopment committee in Pilger.

In addition to the town hall meetings, I am hosting a special presentation about the new Utah Beach WWII Memorial dedicated on the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings. I had the extraordinary honor of attending the dedication in France along with members of the Columbus community. We will be sharing highlights and memories of the completed project during a special presentation next week.

Please call my Lincoln office at (402) 438-1598 if you need any additional information and see below for the schedule of events. I hope to see you!

Monday, August 3
12:00 noon
     Bellevue Town Hall Meeting
     Bellevue University Margre Durham Student Center
     1000 Galvin Road South 
     Bellevue  

5:30 pm 
     Lincoln Town Hall Meeting
     Scott Middle School
     2200 Pine Lake Road 
     Lincoln


Tuesday, August 4
12:00 noon 
     Fremont Town Hall Meeting
     Midland University Dining Hall
     9th and Pebble Streets
     Fremont

3:00 pm
     Community Event with Pilger Redevelopment Committee
     Temporary Village Clerk’s Office
     400 W. 2nd Street      
     Pilger

5:00 pm
     Norfolk Town Hall Meeting
     Norfolk City Council Chambers
     309 North 5th Street
     Norfolk  

7:00 pm 
     Special Presentation on Utah Beach Higgins Memorial
     VFW Post 3704
     2720 23rd Street
     Columbus


Wednesday, August 5
12:00 noon 
     Nebraska City Town Hall Meeting
     Kimmel Education and Research Center
     5985 G Road
     Nebraska City

5:00 pm 
     Seward Town Hall Meeting
     Seward Civic Center
     616 Bradford Street 
     Seward