October 01, 2013

Kilmer Announces Extended Office Hours in Tacoma and Bremerton

Due to the negative impacts of the government shutdown on residents in the 6th Congressional District, Representative Derek Kilmer’s offices in Tacoma and Bremerton will hold extended constituent office hours. The largest employer in the 6th District is the federal government.

“I’m dead set against this shutdown. It’s an example of what happens when Congress doesn’t get its job done.  But because we’re in an area where the federal government is the largest employer and we could see many negative impacts, I’m asking my staff to do their job and then some,” said Representative Derek Kilmer. “My office has heard from a number of people who have expressed concerns about how they will be impacted so I want to make sure my office is available to go the extra mile to help out. If you know someone who may need assistance, please put them in touch with us.”

Representative Kilmer’s offices in Tacoma and Bremerton will be open to conduct casework and provide assistance to constituents who may be negatively impacted until 7pm for the duration of a government shutdown.  Constituents with any questions should call Representative Kilmer’s offices in Tacoma at (253) 272-3515, in Bremerton at (360) 373-9725, or in Port Angeles at (360) 797-3623.

Representative Kilmer announced yesterday that he would give up his pay in the event of a government shutdown.  Additionally, on Wednesday night at 6pm PT, Representative Kilmer will host his 3rd telephone town hall to discuss the current situation in Congress and take questions from constituents.  More details and sign-up information can be found here.