CONGRESSMAN JOHN KATKO ANNOUNCES HEROIN TOWN HALL EVENT IN CAYUGA COUNTY

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February 29, 2016
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SYRACUSE, NY – U.S. Congressman John Katko (NY-24) today announced that he will host a town hall event focused on combating the devastating heroin epidemic next Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. at Cayuga Community College.    Representative Katko will be joined by a panel of community advocates, healthcare professionals, educators, prevention and treatment specialists, as well as law enforcement and first responders to answer community questions.

 

“There is no question that the heroin epidemic has taken a toll on our community,” said Representative John Katko. “In Cayuga County, we’ve heard far too many heartbreaking stories from families who have lost loved ones and from parents who are struggling to find treatment for their children.   I look forward to continuing the public dialogue on this devastating epidemic in Auburn with our local healthcare providers, prevention and treatment specialists, grassroots community advocates, and law enforcement.”

 

The event is free and open to the public.  Only credentialed members of the media will be permitted to tape.

 

Details are as follows:

 

Addressing the Heroin Epidemic in Cayuga County

Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m.

Cayuga Community College

Student Lounge Room

197 Franklin Street in Auburn

 

The meeting will be moderated by Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould.  Panelists will include:

  • Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann
  • City of Auburn Fire Chief Jeff Dygert
  • Monika Taylor, LCSW, CASAC, Director of Behavioral Health at Crouse Hospital
  • Kevin Hares, Executive Director of Confidential Help for Alcohol & Drugs Inc. (CHAD)
  • Ray Bizzari, Director of Community Services, Cayuga County Department of Mental Health, Cayuga County Department of Social Services
  • Amy Cox, Health & Physical Education Educator at Auburn High School
  • Kevin Jones, Heroin Epidemic Action League (HEAL)
  • Lynette Wilson, Parent and Community Advocate
  • John Socci, Parent and Community Advocate

 

Rep. Katko has previously public town hall meetings focused on addressing the heroin epidemic in the City of Oswego and in Dewitt.

 

Congressman John Katko represents the 24th Congressional District, which includes all of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties and the western portion of Oswego County.  For more information, please visit https://katko.house.gov or www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko

 

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