Legislator hosts office hours in area communities

Senate lawmakers were scheduled to return to the Capitol in Springfield on March 5 to continue to resume spring session. 

In the meantime, State Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, returned to the 59th District in Southern Illinois to host mobile office hours in Benton.

Part of Union County is in the 59th District.

Fowler also planned to host mobile office hours March 4 in Vienna.

During the mobile office hours, constituents are encouraged to come out to these events to speak with the senator and ask their questions.

 “These events have been a great success so far, giving me the opportunity to speak one-on-one with area constituents and getting firsthand feedback on the issues happening within our communities,” Fowler said in a weekly review of his activities for Feb. 25 through March 1. 

“I was elected to be a voice to the people of the 59th Senate District, and it is critical that they have every opportunity to vocalize their concerns, speak to staff and know that their lawmakers are representing their interests.”  

In other news, Fowler joined the Vienna Grade School 8th grade class for a conversation about state government on Feb. 27. 

Fowler spoke with students about his role and responsibilities as a lawmaker for Southern Illinois. 

Fowler also addressed those who attended and were honored at this year’s Egyptian Region Student Recognition Breakfast. 

He noted the importance of giving back to the community and dedicating themselves to their goals. 

This year’s breakfast, hosted by the Illinois Principals Association, took place in Mt. Vernon. 

The event is about celebrating students, encouraging future leaders and recognizing their achievements, the senator noted.

Fowler also joined administrators and other guests for the unveiling of a new Southern Illinois University Carbondale Saluki logo on Feb. 28. 

The new logo features a Saluki dog and will be the official logo for the school’s athletes.