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Congressman Mike Lawler has announced plans to hold his 13th in-person town hall meeting since taking office. The event is scheduled for Sunday, February 1 at 6 p.m. at an undisclosed location in Rockland County.
The exact venue will only be shared with registered attendees prior to the event, according to Rockland Daily. This security measure appears to be standard for the congressman's public forums.
Mike Lawler, who represents New York's 17th Congressional District, has made constituent engagement a priority during his tenure, which began in January 2023. The upcoming town hall continues his pattern of regular community outreach across the Hudson Valley region.
The event is exclusively open to residents of the 17th Congressional District, and proof of residency will be required for entry. Attendance is limited, with registration restricted to one ticket per person. Those interested in attending can register through Eventbrite.
During the forum, questions will be fielded either by a moderator or from attendees whose tickets are randomly selected. Questions will be limited to one minute per person to ensure a variety of topics can be addressed.
This town hall comes as part of Lawler's broader outreach strategy. According to his congressional office, Lawler has conducted over 1,200 in-district events since taking office, including more than 50 town halls and mobile office hours.
The congressman has previously defended his accessibility on social media, noting his extensive schedule of public appearances despite reports that some Republican representatives have been advised to avoid town halls.
Residents seeking more information about the February 1 event should register online to receive updates and the location details as they become available.