Westerman to hold constituent events

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman has scheduled two “Coffee with Your Congressman” events in his district.

The first takes place at 8 a.m. Monday at the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, 659 Ouachita Ave., in Hot Springs.

The second is set for 8 a.m. Feb. 20 at Arkadelphia Town Hall, 700 Clay St., Arkadelphia.

The Clark County event was originally scheduled to take place last week but had to be rescheduled while Congress worked to pass a budget agreement and avoid a lengthy government shutdown.

The Republican from Hot Springs lets his constituents know if there’s a last-minute cancellation, posting updates on his webpage: https://westerman.house.gov/about/events.

The second-term congressman holds these gatherings periodically.

In an interview at his Capitol Hill office last week, Westerman said he appreciates hearing from people.

“You know, I spend so much time up here [in Washington]. When I’m back home, it’s good to get out and interact with folks,” he added.

Planning to visit the nation’s capital? Know something happening in Washington, D.C.? Please contact Frank Lockwood at (202) 662-7690 or flockwood@arkansasonline.com. Want the latest from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s

Washington bureau? It’s available on Twitter, @LockwoodFrank.