Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California

This event is an opportunity for the people of Merced County to participate in a wide-ranging discussion of issues such as transportation, air quality and education.  Congressman Cardoza will join a panel of guests in discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Merced County and the Central Valley during this period of unprecedented growth.

For those unable to attend, Congressman Cardoza will be taking calls from Merced County residents from 10 AM to Noon on Saturday, October 1st to discuss current issues. The call-in number is 1-800-356-6424.

WHO:                  Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced)

                Jess Brown, Executive Director, Merced County Association of Governments

                Ed Thompson, American Farmland Trust

                DeeDee D’Adamo, California Air Resources Board

                Carol Tomlinson- Keasey, Chancellor, UC Merced

                Mike Lynch, the Great Valley Center

WHAT:     Town Hall Meeting on Quality of Life in Merced County

WHEN:     Saturday, September 17, 2005

WHERE:   Merced City Council Chamber

     678 W. 18^th Street, Merced

All constituents are invited to participate.  Those who plan to attend are encouraged to RSVP by e-mailing ca18event@mail.house.gov or by calling 1-800-356-6424 or (209) 383-4455.