Sewell hosts “Congress In Your Community” gathering on UWA campus

LIVINGSTON, Ala.—Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, who represents Alabama’s 7th district, hosted a town hall-style event on the University of West Alabama campus on Tuesday. More than 100 members of the Sumter County community attended Sewell’s “Congress In Your Community” gathering at Bell Conference Center on the UWA campus.

Livingston Mayor Tom Tartt brought greetings from the City, thanking Sewell for the support she has shown to Livingston and other rural communities in Alabama.

UWA President Dr. Ken Tucker welcomed Sewell to campus, thanking her in particular for her efforts in support of higher education as an economic growth engine for the Black Belt.

Sewell spoke to the standing room only crowd, providing an update on projects and initiatives that she said focus on helping to further the mission of education, job creation, and community building.

The Congresswoman commended UWA on the school’s efforts in economic and workforce development, as well as seeking grant funding and other support to provide opportunities for students, saying that she draws inspiration from the youth of the area she represents and wants to work in unity to improve the quality of life in Alabama.

Sewell took questions from crowd, addressing healthcare coverage, social security, and education concerns.