On Saturday, March 27, Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-1) engaged in a series of meetings in Oklahoma’s 1^st Congressional District. Over the course of the last week, Rep. Hern met with civic organizations, small business owners, financial institutions, students, veterans, police officers, educators, local press and other community leaders to receive stakeholder input and assess the needs of the district. Prior to March 27^th,  Rep. Hern held an additional 6 meetings with constituents in the district, totaling a number of 21 meetings during the district work period between March 22 and March 31.

“I’ve enjoyed my time being home,” said Rep. Hern. “Our district is made up of wonderful people - people who care deeply for their communities. I have been honored for so many of these people to take time out of their busy schedules these last couple weeks and meet with me. Now that I am on the Ways and Means Committee, the chief-tax writing committee in Congress, it was important for me to hear directly from my constituents on how they want me to represent them moving forward, particularly as it relates to tax policy. There is cause for concern on how our district will be impacted by some of the negative policies coming out of Washington D.C., but I’m confident in our people, and their resolve to live prosperous and harmonious American dreams. As I prepare to make my way back to our nation’s capital to represent you and your values, I am honored and humbled to serve not simply my constituents, but my neighbors”.

HERN’S WEEKLY WRAP UP IN THE DISTRICT:

Owasso VFW – Post 7180 

Time: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, Saturday, March 27.

Location: Owasso Community Center, 301 S Cedar St, Owasso, OK 74055.

Participants: Congressman Hern, VFW members, and the general public.

Background: The Owasso VFW is dedicated to serving and advocating for veterans of foreign wars while also serving their community.

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Leadership

Time: 9:00AM-10:00AM, Tuesday, March 30.

Location: Tulsa FOP Lodge.

Participants: Congressman Hern, Mark Nelson (State FOP President), Jeff Downs (Tulsa FOP President), Patrick Stephens (Tulsa FOP Vice President) and Travis Sellers (Owasso FOP President).

Background: In the passing of former Tulsa FOP Chairman, Jerad Lindsey, new leadership has been installed in the Tulsa FOP. The FOP advocates for law enforcement officers and serves their communities.

Collinsville Chamber of Commerce – Tax Policy Roundtable Meeting

Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM, Tuesday, March 30.

Location: Collinsville Veterans Building, 903 W Main St, Collinsville, OK 74021.

Participants: Congresswoman Hern, chamber members, and the general public.

Background: Congressman Hern held a tax policy roundtable meeting to assess the tax policy needs of small to medium sized businesses in Collinsville.

Owasso Chamber of Commerce – Tax Policy Roundtable Meeting

Time: 2:30PM-3:30PM, Tuesday, March 30.

Location: Smoke Woodfire Grill, 201 S Main St #100, Owasso, OK 74055.

Participants: Congresswoman Hern, chamber members, and the general public.

Background: Congressman Hern held a tax policy roundtable meeting to assess the tax policy needs of small to medium sized businesses in Owasso. 

Bartlesville KWON Radio Interview

Time: 8:15AM-8:30AM, Thursday, March 31.

Location: KWON studio, 1200 SE Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, 74003.

Participants: Congressman Hern and Tom Davis (KWON).

Background: Discussed important issues related to COVID-19, the PRO-Act, the crisis at the southern border, the passing of Washington County Deputy Davis, and the hope of Good Friday.

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce – Tax Policy Roundtable Meeting

Time: 9:00AM-10:00AM, Wednesday, March 31.

Location: Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce, 201 SW Keeler Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Participants: Congresswoman Hern, chamber members, and the general public.

Background: Congressman Hern held a tax policy roundtable meeting to assess the tax policy needs of small to medium sized businesses in Bartlesville.

Bartlesville Kiwanis Club

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM, Thursday, March 31.

Location: Crossing Second, 215 E 2nd St, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Participants: Congressman Hern, Bartlesville Kiwanis Club members and the general public.

Background: The Bartlesville Kiwanis Club emphasizes serving the children of Bartlesville as they go about the work of serving the broader community.

Bartlesville Superintendent, Chuck McCauley

Time: 1:15PM-1:45PM, Thursday, March 31.

Location: Bartlesville Public Schools, 1100 SW Jennings Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Participants: Congressman Hern and Superintendent Chuck McCauley.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University President, Dr. Jim Dunn

Time: 2:00PM-2:45PM, Thursday, March 31

Location: Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 2201 Silver Lake Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74006.

Participants: Congressman Hern and Dr. Jim Dunn.

Truity Credit Union  

Time: 3:15PM-4:00PM, Thursday, March 31.

Location: Truity Credit Union HQ, 501 S. Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Participants: Congressman Hern and Truity Credit Union leadership.

Background: Discussed the successful PPP program and issues related to taxes and federal regulation.

Bartlesville Bruin TV Interview

Time: 4:15PM-4:45PM, Thursday, March 31.

Location: Bartlesville High School, 1700 Hillcrest Dr, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Participants: Congressman Hern, Bartlesville Bruin students and teachers.

Background: Discussed what it was like to be a Member of Congress and provided advice to students on how they could run for office one day.

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