Local state representative sets 'Hanging with Chad' event
Rep. Chad Reichard is launching a monthly event called "Hanging with Chad" to connect with residents, according to a community announcement.
The first session is set for Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at Reichard's office, 1402 E. Main St., Waynesboro.
'One of my top goals as state representative is to be as open and accessible to the people I serve as possible so that I can learn more about the issues important to them,' Reichard said. 'That's why I am starting monthly Hanging with Chad events, an informal time when residents can meet with me to discuss how state government can better work for them.'
The event will occur on the third Friday of each month unless otherwise noted.
Residents unable to attend can call Reichard's office at 717-749-7384 to set up an appointment.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
Local fire, EMS companies receive nearly $140K in state funding
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