The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum to provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with elected officials and learn more about current legislative priorities impacting the local community.
The forum will take place on Saturday, February 21, at the Fairfield Public Library. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m., with the program running from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. State legislators Senator Adrian Dickey and Representatives Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley will provide updates from the Iowa Capitol and discuss issues currently under consideration. As this forum takes place early in the legislative session, the discussion will focus on emerging priorities, with taxes and education identified as the primary topics for each session.
“The Legislative Forum is an important part of the Chamber’s mission to encourage civic involvement and informed dialogue,” said Mendy McAdams, Executive Director of the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. “It offers our community a respectful space to hear directly from lawmakers and better understand the policies and decisions shaping our future.”
To help ensure a productive and respectful discussion, all audience questions will be submitted in writing. Questions must be topic-specific and relevant to the issues legislators are actively working on. Paper and writing utensils will be provided for attendees wishing to submit questions. Submitted questions will be reviewed and approved to be presented during the Q&A portion of the program.
In an effort to accommodate as many questions as possible, participants are respectfully asked to state their question concisely and reserve personal stories or extended commentary. Follow-up questions will not be permitted unless the participant returns to the end of the line and resubmits a new question. The Legislative Forum is intended to be an informational event and is not a debate.
The Chamber reminds attendees that political discussions can be passionate and encourages all participants to remain courteous and respectful. In the event of disruptions, the forum will transition to questions submitted in advance and read solely by the moderator.
The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to this year’s sponsors—Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, Sierra Club, and Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors—whose support ensures the forum remains free and accessible to the public. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations interested in supporting civic engagement in the community.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:00 a.m.)
Location: Fairfield Public Library
Cost: Free and open to the public
A second Legislative Forum is scheduled for Saturday, March 21.
For more information, please contact the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce at 641-472-2111.
