I am writing regarding the recent town hall meeting by U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack ("Duluth gets its wish: a town hall with Cravaack," Aug. 25).
I have written to Rep. Cravaack twice and called his office once. I have yet to receive a response. I also tried to speak with him at Grandma's restaurant when he was there for a meeting and at the town hall meeting at Duluth International Airport. He refused to speak to me at those events, also.
I am looking for employment and have been out of work since April 2010. I have a master's degree in guidance and counseling and more than 20 years of experience, but I cannot find work. I am married to a Vietnam veteran with Parkinson's disease who relies on me for assistance and support. When my unemployment runs out, we will lose our home.
I just want to be heard and find out what Cravaack plans to do about the economy for his constituents. Is this such a scary issue that I cannot get a response? One of his supporters said he heard my story and does not believe me. I ask Cravaack to meet with me, and my husband, and to just listen to us and answer our questions. Is that too much to ask of an elected official?
Kathleen Hern
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Duluth
