Letters

Nick LaLota was elected as our representative. Fair enough. I don’t agree with many of his policies, nor did I vote for him. But I respect the office, and our form of government.

However, I’m questioning his honesty when it comes to hearing from all whom he represents.

After numerous respectful letters and phone calls, I received something other than the usual form letter, specifically noting my concerns, and was told that a virtual town meeting was scheduled for March 4. Although I knew this would only be the sanitized encounter his handlers would allow, I signed up.

Nothing. No notification.

When I called back to complain, I actually got a human on the line (first time) who informed me that the “town hall” had indeed taken place. Was I excluded because I hadn’t signed up for his newsletter? No explanation was given.

I look forward to attending a real, in-person town hall and hope he has plans for one in the near future. I would expect nothing less from an 11-year veteran who has sworn to uphold our Constitution.

Secondly, his voicemail box is very confusing. After reaching a recorded message informing you to leave a message, a long pause, then a beep. Was that the end or beginning of recording? Finally, my wife figured it out by accident: You record after the beep, then can press the # sign to review and send your message. No such instructions are given in the recording.

Please, Mr. LaLota, some honesty and transparency.

Steve Messinger

Southampton