Chants of "Smucker's a chicken" and "Where's Lloyd?" echoed from downtown Lancaster's Penn Square on Saturday morning as more than 150 people staged a mock town hall for U.S. Rep.
The article from LancasterOnline discusses a mock town hall event held in downtown Lancaster on a Saturday morning, where U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker was notably absent. Organized by activists and community members, the event aimed to address the lack of direct engagement from Smucker with his constituents, as he has not held a public town hall in years. Participants at the event, including local residents and activists, expressed frustration over Smucker's avoidance of public forums where he could be directly questioned on his policies and decisions. The mock town hall featured empty chairs symbolizing Smucker's absence, and attendees shared their concerns about various issues, including healthcare, climate change, and democratic processes. The event highlighted the growing tension between Smucker and his constituents, who feel neglected and are seeking more transparency and accountability from their representative.
Politics & Government
Sat, February 22, 2025
