MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
Contact Information
Stasha Espinosa
Stasha.Espinosa@seattle.gov
Conversation with U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith
Aging Network advocacy organizations are holding a live online conversation about the economic security of older adults with U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who represents Washington State’s 7st District, and U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, who represents Washington State’s 9th District in Washington, DC.
This live webinar is an opportunity for individuals involved in advocacy to share information with and hear from their elected representatives. Topics will include housing affordability and accessibility; Older Americans Act, Social Security, and Medicare funding; the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); and food insecurity.
DATE: Thursday, September 8, 2022
TIME: 10–11 a.m.
TO ATTEND: Register in advance at bit.ly/CongressionalRoundTable2 (the Zoom link appears on the Webinar Registration Approved screen, with an option there to add it to your calendar)
Open to the public, people who live in the 7th and 9th Congressional Districts are especially encouraged to participate. Topics will be particularly relevant to older people and providers, organizations, and individuals who strive to support older adults.
Sponsoring organizations include AARP Washington, Age Friendly Seattle, Mayor’s Council on African American Elders, Seattle Human Services Department, Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services, and Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
An event flyer is available online.
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