For the first time in central Illinois, Quincy is internet hosting U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s caseworkers, giving constituents the possibility to speak one on one about their grievances.
“That’s why I’m here. It make me a little bit nervous to come and do this, but sometimes you just gotta bite the bullet and do it,” stated Linda Davis, a neighborhood resident.
Some residents inform Duckworth’s staffers they’re nervous in regards to the nation’s social security nets, together with logistical nightmares with incapacity advantages. One girl says she bought authorized for Social Security in November, however she nonetheless hasn’t seen any funds or solutions in regards to the delay.
“I had an appointment with another agent here in this town and she informed me that there wouldn’t be a check because somebody in the federal government had flagged it. They could not tell me what that meant,” stated Connie Sue Novotny.
Meanwhile, a Vietnam veteran says he was speculated to get his tax return final month, however it nonetheless hasn’t come by means of but. Now he’s hopeful in regards to the subsequent steps.
“I think that they try real hard to get your problem resolved. So I’m very appreciative today to Tammy Duckworth and her people here. They do a first-class job and I really appreciate having that connection,” stated resident Daniel Lenane.
Mayor Linda Moore says she’s very obsessed with getting residents solutions, so it was a no brainer when she bought the decision from Duckworth’s workplace.
“We know we have constituents who need their help. And so it just made sense that we could host them today and that would give our citizens an opportunity to connect with the senator’s office staff directly,” Moore stated.
Moore says she hopes they will host extra occasions like this one to attach the dots between native and federal authorities.
