U.S. Rep. Davis holds teleconference with constituents

Posted on February 15, 2017

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) held a teleconference Wednesday night to speak with his constituents.

A Springfield resident explained she’s heard concerns from doctors from foreign countries with green cards who are nervous about leaving the country because of the president’s travel ban. Davis said anyone with concerns should contact his office.

“My primary care doctor is an immigrant to this country – one of my good friends,” said Davis. “I want him and anyone to be sure that they can travel freely.”

Another called asked how constituents can trust Davis. She said she heard a podcast where Davis was dismissive of voters in his district. Davis said he wasn’t sure which podcast she was referring to, but takes his constituents concerns seriously.

“We try and make sure that we explain our positions. We’re not going to agree 100 percent of the time on a lot of issues and that’s OK,” said Davis. “That’s what this system’s all about. We debate our issues. That’s why I’m so glad that we’ve been able to do this call tonight.”

Davis was asked if he plans to have an in-person town hall sometime soon. He explained he’s in Washington doing the job he was elected to do and believed the teleconferences create a successful dialogue.

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