Grassley Kicks Off 45th Annual 99 County Meetings, Holds Q&As with Iowans in a Dozen Counties

WASHINGTON –Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) last week kicked off his 45thconsecutive year of meeting face-to-face with Iowans in every county.
Grassley began his annual 99 county meetings last Wednesday inGrundy Countywith a tour of a local business, followed by a question-and-answer session with employees. Grassley then held 11 additional county meetings, hearing from Iowans inMarshall,Benton,Tama,Floyd,Chickasaw,Fayette,Black Hawk,Franklin,Wright,HumboldtandWebstercounties.
“You can’t have representative government without dialogue between elected officials and the people we represent,”Grassley said.“I appreciate the opportunity to hold county meetings, answer questions and take comments. My annual 99 county meetings are one way I regularly keep in touch with Iowans to better represent them at the policymaking tables in Washington.”
Follow Senator Grassley on his 45thannual tour of IowaHERE. To view Grassley’s photos and posts from each meeting, search #99CountyMeetings onXandInstagram.
ClickHEREfor audio of Grassley discussing the launch of his 45th annual 99 county meetings.
Background:
For 45 years, Grassley’s annual 99 county meetings have been scheduled using the same formula, including open town hall meetings, as well as meetings with Iowans at factories, hospitals, schools, service clubs and small businesses. By holding these meetings in a variety of settings, Grassley ensures he hears from a cross-section of Iowans, including those who can’t take time off work or school to attend town halls.
No matter the setting, the format stays the same. Grassley welcomes questions or comments on any subject. Iowans set the agenda. After each county meeting, Grassley makes himself available for 15 minutes to answer questions from local reporters.
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