U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, announced in a video message she would not be running for reelection in 2022.
U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, on Thursday evening held the first of four farewell town hall meetings as she ends a long career of public service, including nearly 15 years in Congress.
Thursday’s town hall was at 6 p.m. at the Burlingame Community Center at 850 Burlingame Ave., and will be followed by one at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club at 530 Kelly Ave. in Half Moon Bay and two more at later dates, according to Speier’s office.
Speier announced last November that she would not seek reelection. She served on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and in the state Legislature before first being elected to Congress in 2008.
California Assemblymember Kevin Mullin and county Supervisor David Canepa advanced in June’s primary election to a runoff on Nov. 8 to decide who will take over Speier’s seat in Congress.
The series of town halls held by Speier are titled “Celebrating Democracy” and are meant to summarize her work in Congress and thank her constituents for their support over the years.
“It’s been an extraordinary honor to serve the people of San Mateo County for almost 40 years. These town halls will be an opportunity for me to report on my work on their behalf,” the congresswoman said, adding, “While I’m leaving Congress, I’m not leaving my constituents. I will find ways to help them in the future.”
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Jackie Speier is one of the very best examples of a "public servant" I have ever known. Her contributions to our nation and our Peninsula have been many and remarkable. She has always been here for us and there to represent the interests of a great country. I will personally miss you and your whole office team, but I know you will be home again working ever harder to make this a great community. THANK YOU, JACKIE!
Like what? She has honestly done nothing.
Since I cannot recall anything of any significance from Madam Speier, I've got to honestly say I agree with you. Additionally, I'm not certain of the point of conducting out-going town hall meetings. What's discussed or brought to the table?
LittleFoot, I’m also drawing a blank. Perhaps the town halls are her last efforts at being in the spotlight? BTW, I like the username.
Thanks Terrance - its an homage to the character in the movie Land Before Time. I grew up in Hillsborough with Jackies son Jackson - he was actually a good friend of mine for a while and turned out to be a solid guy. But Jackie did absolutely zero in our community - barely showed up for school events. Which is why im not surprised at all about what little she has done for our area and California at large. The only things i can remember is her cell phone driving bill (thanks) and stuff with military whistleblowers.
Remember Jan. 2019... embarrassing headlines "Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Jackie Speier (D-CA) hauled garbage cans and boxes marked "Trump trash" to the front gate of the White House." One of Jackie's priorities..
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