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,. . .MAWEWU Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 Shelton-Mason County Journal Page 3 Kilmer hears constituents at t0wn hall meeting By Gdrdon Weeks gordon@masoncounty. com U.S. Congressman Derek Kilmer, D—Gig Harbor, lauded the achievements of President Joe Biden’s administration, called Medicare and Social Security “the most successful- public policy programs of all time,” and called forincreased high-speed internet connection at a town hall meeting Tues- day evening at the Mason PUD 3 building. About 100 people attended the presentation by Kilmer, whose district includes Mason, Clallam, Kitsap, Jefferson and part of Pierce counties. They applauded when he said he opposes privatizing Medicare and called for less money in politics. Many of their ques— tions and comments focused on concerns with Medicare and Social Security. The Port Angeles native who now lives in Gig Harbor, g focused his speech on two top- ics: how to make the economy and government work better for people. He reflected on the changes in the country since 2020, when COVID was “run- ning and somewhat ruining ' our lives.” He praised the pas- sage of the American Rescue Plan under President Biden and pointed to record growth and the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. Kilmer said Congress should pass legislation to reduce gas prices by cracking down on corporate price goug- ing; cutting the costs of child care to . ensure Washington families don’t pay more than 7% of their income on child care; and help spur the con- struction of more affordable housing. Kilmer is a member of a Se- lect Committee on the Modern- ization of Congress, which he said has passed 202 biparti- san recommendations. In Con- gress, “There’s not enough fo- cus on progress, and too much focus on bickering,” he said. Kilmer touted the biparti- san' RECOMPETE Act that helps communities that have faced economic challenges. He was part of the Congress that passed the Inflation Reduction Act because he said families deserve a break. . Kilmer said the district is in the bottom one-third when it comes to being connected to high-speed internet. The CO- VID pandemic proved internet access isn’t just about watch- ing TV shows but includes ' such personal business as ap— pointments with doctors, he said. During the question—and- answer session, Kilmer said a balance must be struck in pre- serving delicate ecosystems while also meeting tree har- vest targets, and praised the country for providing weapons to Ukraine to help their people and preserve democracy. . M y HOODSPORT MEDICARE WELLNESS TEAM! 'lMEDICARE WELLNESS , Mason Health Mason General Hospital Mason Clinic l‘i Daniel Burris, MD If you have questions about the new Medicare Wellness Program, speak with your health care provider or visit Five hours before the town hall meeting, Kilmer met with the Port of Shelton Commis- sion and staff members in an informal conversation about the port’s concerns and needs. “What’s keeping you up at night?” he asked them. In unison, Commissioners Kristy Buck and Sue Patterson replied, “We need a hotel.” U.S. congressman Derek Kilmer spoke with the Port of Shelton commission- ers and hosted a town hall Tuesday in the county. Jour- nal photos by Gordon Weeks fill Amanda Proctor, ARNP Mason Clinic Hoodsport Primary Care Terri Gushee,‘ 10648 our website at www.masongeneral.com.