BILLS: Make effort to attend local legislative forums

Published 10:00 am Saturday, June 26, 2021

I was pleasantly surprised when I attended a recently held “Legislative Forum” at the Lodge at Lake Oconee. I feel compelled to give the forum some attention and appreciation as everyone should take advantage of them to meet with their elected officials face to face. Having moved from a metropolitan area, where legislators are seemingly aloof, to my wife’s roots in middle Georgia, it was refreshing to see an impressive lineup of legislators as well as a full house of interested citizens actively participating. I found out that these periodic forums are a great opportunity as they enable for two-way communication, provide a great way in keeping appraised of what is occurring in the legislative sessions, as well as allowing the airing of issues, and Q and A time for the constituents.

The forum is a bipartisan event, as all are welcome. It was coordinated, set up, and held by the Putnam County Republican Party (PCRP). My hat’s off to the PCRP as it shows they care about our community and what is happening in our local and state government. I encourage everyone to watch for future media invites and attend these highly valuable events.

Dale C. Bills

Milledgeville