How to Find a Town Hall Meeting
Town hall meetings are held throughout the country as a means of providing a forum for public discussion of all types of issues.
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You Will Need
- Phone numbers for representatives and government offices
- Newspapers
- A computer with internet access
Steps
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Step 1
Call your local representative
Call your local representative or senator to find out when they will be discussing important issues with their constituents.
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Step 2
Contact city hall
Contact city hall or other local government offices to find out when and where forums on local community issues will take place.
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Step 3
Scan local newspapers
Scan local newspapers for advertisements about upcoming town hall meetings.
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Step 4
Check with political parties and organizations
Check with political parties and non-profit organizations for information about current debates and meetings.
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Not all web sites are kept current with the latest meeting information. If you don’t find what you are looking for, place a call to the individual or the organization.
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Step 5
Avoid the crowd
Avoid the crowd, stay in, and order a pizza. Many town halls are broadcast over the internet and accept the submission of online questions.
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In 2009, President Barack Obama held the first cyber town hall meeting.
