Legislative forum set for Saturday, Feb. 10

Lawmakers representing Jackson County in the Kansas Legislature will visit Holton this Saturday to update constituents on current events in the State Capitol, it has been reported.

The Holton Recorder will host a “Legislative Forum” from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, in the first-floor meeting room at the Jackson County Courthouse in Holton. The public is invited to participate in the forum.

The county’s three representatives in the Kansas House of Representatives — Francis Awerkamp (R-St. Marys), representing southwestern Jackson County in District 61; Randy Garber (R-Sabetha), representing the north part of the county in District 62; and Ron Ellis (R-Meriden), representing the southeastern part of the county in District 47 — have confirmed that they will attend the forum.

Dennis Pyle (I-Hiawatha), who represents Jackson County in District 1 in the Kansas Senate, has also been invited to attend the forum but said Tuesday he was not sure whether he would be able to attend.

Constituents will also have time during the event to ask questions of and visit with the state lawmakers. Refreshments will be available at the forum.