Congressman Buchanan plans Bradenton ‘listening session.’ What do you want him to hear?

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan has planned a town hall for Bradenton-area residents to talk about red tide, social security and other topics important to those in attendance.

A town hall listening session will be held at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave W., Bradenton, at 12 p.m. Saturday, Buchanan announced.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and seating will be on a first-come first-served basis.

“I look forward to talking with people about the important issues facing us, including combating red tide, protecting social security and Medicare and strengthening veterans’ benefits,” Buchanan said in a prepared statement.

Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston is expected to be in attendance as a special guest.

This is the third town hall Buchanan has hosted this year. Previous events were held in Sarasota and Hillsborough counties.

Locals and protesters at a recent Buchanan event have been calling for Buchanan to hold a town hall and address concerns for months.

“I’m grateful he’s holding the town hall but I wish he offered more than 48 hours advanced notice,” said activist Liv Coleman, a former Democrat candidate for the Florida House.

Coleman hopes, though she cannot be there in person, Buchanan is ready to discuss election integrity and the findings of the Mueller report.

This story was originally published September 5, 2019 at 2:58 PM.