Congressman James Clyburn holds town hall in Lake City
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Congressman James Clyburn hosted a town hall in Lake City on Tuesday, and nearly 200 people from multiple counties came out to hear what he had to say, and made sure they were heard as well.
Clyburn voiced his concerns about what he called 'The Trump Administration's lack of concern for issues like health disparities in rural areas,' the economy, and civil rights.
'We have differences, which we will always have, it doesn't mean we cannot resolve those differences and figure out how to get along with each other,' Clyburn said.
Retired Physician Dr. Albert Mims voiced his concerns about the people that need health care in rural areas.
'The thing that concerns me so much with this budget is the absolute disregard for those among us that need the most help,' Mims explained.
Mauretta Wilson, the Democratic chair for Williamsburg County, said these town halls are what the party needs to let the public know they are still working for everyone.
'I think, right now, we have to step out and have these conversations, and Congressman Clyburn has taken that stance in having this town hall series, so I applaud him for that effort,' Wilson said.
Clyburn said he heard the concerns of the community and saw different economic and social backgrounds come together to express their thoughts.
'I saw, sitting in the audience, some pretty low income folks, and I also saw in that audience one of the richest women in this country,' Clyburn said. 'To see that all in the same room, this is what this meeting is all about.'
This town hall was one of several Clyburn is hosting across the sixth congressional district. The next one is set for Thursday in North Charleston.
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Eric Cooper is a multimedia journalist at News13. He joined the team in September 2024 and covers stories in the Pee Dee. He is a native of Cades in Williamsburg County and a proud graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and Benedict College. You can read more of his work here.
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