Listen to constituents

Has anyone else living in Arkansas’ Congressional District 1 noticed Congressman Rick Crawford seems to be afraid to face we constituents in a town-hall meeting?

In a recent interview with the

Jonesboro Sun, Congressman Crawford indicated his preferred method to communicate with constituents was Facebook. Congressman Crawford further stated in that article the only people who were contacting him requesting a town-hall meeting had “an agenda.”

Really, Congressman Crawford? I have called Congressman Crawford’s office and respectfully requested him to host a town-hall meeting numerous times. A polite lady named “Courtney” is his scheduler. She has told me he “might consider” conducting a town-hall meeting if “enough people showed interest.”

If any other constituents would like to “show interest” in Congressman Crawford hosting a town-hall meeting, I would suggest you call his D.C. office and request to speak with Courtney. That number is (202) 225-4076. If she is not available, just leave a message that you would like for the congressman to host a town-hall meeting. His offices in Arkansas are: Jonesboro, (870) 203-0540; Cabot, (501) 843-3043; and Mountain Home, (870) 424-2075. With election season fast approaching, let’s see if we might coax Congressman Crawford to come out of hiding and meet with we constituents!

And Congressman Crawford, if you happen to be reading this, my “agenda” is better government through accountable representation.

DAVID GOODSON

Paragould