Arts & Culture Town Hall with Rep. Jayapal

1300 1st Avenue,Seattle WA 98101

16 March, 2023

Description

Join us for an inspiring evening with Congresswoman Jayapal. The event will begin with a performance by a local performer, followed by a panel discussion with local arts and cultural leaders and the Congresswoman, led by Manny Cawaling of Inspire Washington. Discussion topics include the effects of the pandemic on cultural businesses, the ongoing need for racial and gender equity, and other issues within Washington’s 7th district. Congresswoman Jayapal will speak about her work in Congress, share her perspectives, and will speak to potential opportunities for arts and cultural businesses at the local and federal levels. We will finish the presentation with question and answer for the audience, so come prepared with topics to discuss with your Congresswoman! This is a free, ticketed event open to anyone who works within or supports an arts, heritage, or science business/program. You MUST register prior to the event and bring your ticket and matching ID to enter. About Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: Congresswoman Jayapal represents Washington’s 7th Congressional District which encompasses most of Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Burien, White Center, Normandy Park and Vashon Island. A former Washington State Senator and a lifelong organizer for immigrant, civil, and human rights, Representative Pramila Jayapal was recently re-elected to Congress for a fourth term in Congress. In 2016, she became the first South Asian American woman ever elected to the House. She came to the United States alone at the age of 16 and went on to start the largest immigrant rights organization in Washington state. As the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Representative Jayapal is the lead sponsor of the Climate Resilience Workforce Act, Medicare for All Act, the College for All Act, the Housing is a Human Right Act, the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, and the Roadmap to Freedom immigration resolution. She currently serves on the Judiciary, Budget, and Education and Labor committees. Congresswoman Jayapal lives in West Seattle with her husband Steve and her labradoodle, Otis.