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Congressman Comer Holds Town Halls in May, Beginning in Benton

Matt Markgraf, WKMS

U.S. Congressman James Comer is resuming town hall meetings in Kentucky’s First District this month.

The freshmen Republican will speak at the Marshall County Courthouse at 4:30 on May 10. Town halls in three other central Kentucky communities will follow.

Comer has at previous town halls expressed support for Republican healthcare reform, but vowed to support keeping coverage for pre-existing conditions. He has also supported proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency but favored funding various domestic programs.

Town Hall Schedule per Comer's office:

Wednesday, May 10

  • 4:30 PM
  • Marshall County Courthouse
  • 1101 Main Street, Benton

Thursday, May 11

  • 3 PM
  • Clinton County Courthouse - Upstairs Courtroom
  • 100 Cross Street, Albany

Friday, May 12

  • 9 AM
  • Metcalfe County Judicial Center
  • 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton

  • 1 PM
  • McLean County Courthouse - Fiscal Courtroom
  • 210 Main Street, Calhoun
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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