The lawmakers noted the 2008 Legislative Session began on Monday, and there is much to discuss.
"The issues before us this year are going to impact Oklahoma's future for the next century. I want to make the dream of a college education a reality for more of our young people. I also want to make sure our teachers and public employees are paid a competitive salary," Corn said.
"The overcrowding situation in our state prisons is a serious public safety issue, and there are many, many more," Corn continued. "I hope the citizens of Sequoyah County will take this opportunity to come and tell me what they think about these issues and how they feel they should be addressed this coming session."
The first Sequoyah County Town Hall meeting will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Waylon Jones Complex in Roland. The lawmakers will then visit with citizens at the Muldrow City Hall conference room at 2:30 p.m. The last meeting will be at 4 p.m. at the Sallisaw Civic Center.
Smithson said, "There is a lot on the table this year, and we'll be voting on legislation that will impact just about everyone in Oklahoma. The bottom line is what kind of state do you want? The more our citizens share their ideas and opinions, the better job we can do representing them in the Legislature. That kind of input is what makes democracy work."
For more information, contact Corn at (405) 521-5576 or Smithson at 557-7315.
