Congressional Candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd District offers Rep. Van Orden the opportunity to host
EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – Laura Benjamin, small business owner, former Eau Claire City Council member, and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, will host a public town hall in La Crosse on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, 1433 Rose St in La Crosse. The event is free and open to the public.
Benjamin has extended an open invitation to Rep. Derrick Van Orden to replace her as host, so he can hear directly from constituents in a live town hall environment.
“This town hall isn’t about soundbites or talking points. It’s about listening, and showing up for the people you serve,” said Benjamin. “I’ve invited Rep. Van Orden to attend and stand before the people he’s supposed to represent. If he won’t, I still will – because that’s what real public service looks like.”
This is part of Benjamin’s district-wide town hall series focused on restoring accountability and reconnecting residents with their government. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak, ask questions, and raise concerns in an open-mic format.
Benjamin, who announced her campaign in April, is running on a bold agenda that includes passing Medicare for All, free and funded public education from pre-K through state college, getting money out of politics, fighting the affordability crisis with living wages, and reforming the tax code to prioritize working families over billionaires and mega-corporations.
“People feel abandoned by politicians, because they only show up for donors, not for everyday people.” Benjamin said. “I’m showing up. And I’ll keep showing up. Because this seat, and our government, belongs to the people – not the obscenely wealthy.”
