Reno Gazette-Journal

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and Rep. Mark Amodei will hold a Reno town hall Monday during the recess of the congressional session.

Heller and Amodei, both Republicans, will appear from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Room C1. Health care and immigration are the planned focus.“While these two issues will be the focus, this will remain an open forum for people to come and discuss other day-to-day challenges they might be experiencing,” Amodei said. “I always welcome direct input from Nevadans, so I strongly encourage folks in the area to attend to learn more about the assistance our offices can provide.”

In February, the pair were shouted down at a meeting of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Republicans have walked into hostile territory in town halls around the country since President Donald Trump took office, mirroring some of the blowback seen by Democrats in 2010 after passing President Barack Obama’s health care law.

Heller especially has been the target of progressives as one of the only targetable senators in the 2018 election. While he distanced himself from Trump during the election, since the inauguration he’s fallen in line with the president most of the time but has split on key issues like Yucca Mountain, Amtrak funding and health care.

Democrats have accused Heller of “hiding” during his time back in the district because of a lack of public events or community forums.

“I always appreciate any chance to hear from Nevadans, and I look forward to joining Rep. Amodei and those living in and around Reno for a great discussion,” Heller said.

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., is also planning a town hall event next week in Reno. Her office was still finalizing details Tuesday.

RENO TOWN HALL MEETING:

DATE: Monday, April 17th

TIME: 9 to 11 a.m.

PLACE: Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Room C1

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