Central New York Congressmember John Katko is hoping to hear from residents on a variety of issues as he launches listening sessions planned for each county of his district.
In a release, Katko says each listening session will focus on a unique topic, providing a platform for a discussion of district-wide priorities.
“I’ve pledged to have an open door and to hear the thoughts and concerns of individuals across my district,” said Rep. Katko. “These events will provide public opportunities to initiate a community discussion on issues of significant importance to Central New York.”
The events are free and open to the public.
Details are as follows:
Strengthening Agriculture in Cayuga County
Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Auburn City Hall, Common Council Chambers
24 South Street in the City of Auburn
Tuesday’s Listening Session will be moderated by City of Auburn Mayor Michael Quill. Agriculture panelists will include Cayuga County Farm Bureau President Ray Lockwood, John Izzo, owner of Izzo’s White Barn Winery, and Brian Shiels of Shiels Farm in King Ferry.
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Initiating a Community Conversation on Heroin and Public Safety
Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Dewitt Town Hall
5400 Butternut Drive in East Syracuse
Thursday’s listening session will be moderated by John Duncan, Member of the Town of Dewitt Police Commission and Former Chairman of the Syracuse/County of Onondaga Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission. The listening session will include panelists Donna Knapp of the Syracuse Prevention Network, Fayetteville Manlius Superintendent Dr. Corliss Kaiser, Monika Taylor, Director of Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Services for Crouse Hospital, and Captain John Anton of the Dewitt Police Department, who has served as a longtime Youth Investigator and DARE Officer.
Additional listening sessions in Wayne and Oswego Counties will be announced in the coming weeks.
More information is at https://katko.house.gov or www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko
