Washington, D.C. – Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced his staff will hold weekly telephone office hours this fall. Bennet and his team are committed to answering Coloradans’ questions, listening to their concerns, and helping them navigate federal agencies - including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and more.
“There’s no greater responsibility as Colorado’s senator than being responsive to the needs of Coloradans across our state. I’m pleased to announce that—even in these challenging and virtual times—our office is holding telephone listening sessions this fall in every region of Colorado,” said Bennet. “If you’re having issues navigating a federal agency or receiving benefits, or have any questions, comments, or concerns, I encourage you to schedule time to talk with our team.”
From Monday, September 21 through Wednesday, September 30, Jennifer Barela, Bennet’s Pueblo & Arkansas Valley Constituent Advocate, will hold telephone office hours for Coloradans who live in Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, and Las Animas Counties on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Details are available below.
WHO: Jennifer Barela, Bennet’s Pueblo & Arkansas Valley Constituent Advocate
WHAT: Telephone Office Hours
WHEN: Monday and Wednesday Afternoons from September 21 through September 30
WHERE: Via Telephone
TO SCHEDULE: Schedule an appointment with Jennifer by emailing: jennifer_barela@bennet.senate.gov or calling: (719) 542-7550.
From Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 28, Jacqueline R. Armendariz, Bennet’s Pueblo & Arkansas Valley Regional Representative, will hold telephone office hours for Coloradans who live in Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Details are available below.
WHO: Jacqueline R. Armendariz, Bennet’s Pueblo & Arkansas Valley Regional Representative
WHAT: Telephone Office Hours
WHEN: Monday and Wednesday Afternoons from October 5 through October 28
WHERE: Via Telephone
TO SCHEDULE: Schedule an appointment with Jacqueline by emailing: jacqueline_armendariz@bennet.senate.gov or calling: (719) 542-7550.
Constituents are welcome to call any of the Bennet offices at any time for assistance and do not need to wait for listening sessions to ask for help or share opinions.
Traditionally, Bennet’s staff has held in-person listening sessions. Due to safety concerns amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, our office will hold 2020 office hours via phone.
For more information about navigating federal agencies, please visit the “How Can We Help” page on Bennet’s website: www.bennet.senate.gov. For more information about Bennet’s 2020 telephone listening sessions, visit www.bennet.senate.gov/listening-sessions.
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For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste the text below onto your website or in your print newspaper:
Bennet Staff Listens to Southern Colorado
Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, Senator Michael Bennet invites you to speak one-on-one on the phone with a member of his staff during upcoming telephone listening sessions.
Jennifer Barela, Bennet’s Pueblo & Arkansas Valley Constituent Advocate, will hold telephone office hours on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from September 21 through September 30 for Coloradans who live in Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, and Las Animas Counties. Schedule an appointment during Jennifer’s office hours by sending an email to jennifer_barela@bennet.senate.gov.
Jacqueline R. Armendariz, Bennet’s Pueblo & Arkansas Valley Regional Representative, will hold telephone office hours Monday and Wednesday afternoons from October 5 through October 28 for Coloradans who live in Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties. Schedule an appointment during Jacqueline’s office hours by sending an email to jacqueline_armendariz@bennet.senate.gov.
Please include your name, address, phone number, and a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help staff assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet’s office, please include that information in your email, as well.
Those without email access may call (719) 542-7550. Constituents do not need to wait for office hours to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any Bennet office at any time for assistance.
