Washington, D.C. – Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced his Grand Junction staff will be holding 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 Tuesday, September 22 through Tuesday, November 17, Alyssa Logan, Bennet’s Regional Representative in Grand Junction will hold telephone office hours for Coloradans on Tuesday afternoons. Details are available below.
WHO: Alyssa Logan, Regional Representative
WHAT: Telephone Office Hours
WHEN: Tuesday afternoons from September 22 through November 17
WHERE: Via Telephone
TO SCHEDULE: Alyssa_Logan@bennet.senate.gov
Coloradans who live in Montrose, Delta, Mesa, Garfield, Pitkin, and Rio Blanco Counties are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Alyssa by emailing: Alyssa_Logan@bennet.senate.gov or calling: 970-241-6631. Constituents are welcome to call any of the Bennet offices at any time for assistance and do not need to wait for office hours 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 be holding 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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Bennet Staff Listens to West Slope
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 office hours.
Alyssa Logan, Bennet’s Regional Representative will hold telephone office hours on Tuesday afternoons from September 22 through November 17.
Coloradans who live in Montrose, Delta, Mesa, Garfield, Pitkin, and Rio Blanco Counties can schedule an appointment during Alyssa’s office hours by sending an email to Alyssa_Logan@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 her 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 can call 970-241-6631. 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.
