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I’m angry! In order to see a staffer at our congressional representative’s office about any issue you may have, one must have an appointment. In order to get an appointment, one must call the congressman’s office. The staffers at the congressman’s office don’t answer the phone, nor do they return your phone call if you leave your name and number! My question is how do our people in our area get an appointment?
The closest place we can even go to see a staffer in person appears to be Archer City on Monday, Feb. 9 between 10 a.m. and 2 a.m.! Why bother to vote for the incumbent if you can never be heard? We can never actually interact with the congressman unless we belong to Republican Women or belong to the country club!
We want a town hall for all!
Terry A Gilleland
Wichita Falls
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This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Why can’t I reach my congressional representative? | Opinion
Reporting by Terry Gilleland, Wichita Falls / Wichita Falls Times Record News
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