Making lawmaker and candidate connections in district

Summer is winding down and we have two more weeks of August recess to make those personal connections with federal lawmakers while they are home in the district. I can tell you those in-person meetings make a big difference to members of Congress, hearing directly from constituents who are working to help people and their community.

Whether it’s at the national conventions like the Democratic National Convention this week where credit union leaders interacted with elected officials and candidates, or meeting at your credit union – those conversations keep our unified voice at the forefront.

GECU in El Paso, Texas, did just that when meeting with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. She came to their operations center, hearing all about community development and lending efforts from their leadership team, then returned the favor with a legislative update.

 

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