Hello, Friends —

I had a fantastic time in our district a few weeks ago meeting local leaders and folks around town for Open Gaetz Day! 

From a briefing with the 7th Special Forces Group to taking questions with everyone at the Niceville Chamber of Commerce, here are some highlights from Open Gaetz Day 2021:

 

In Case You Missed It:

 

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RADIO TOWNHALL

To kick off the day, I had the pleasure of hosting a radio town hall with Andrew McKay on News Radio 92.3. Thank you to everyone who called in with a question or concern. I appreciate every opportunity I get to engage with constituents in the district.

Click here to watch the full town hall!

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SCHOOL UPDATE WITH SUPERINTENDENT MARCUS CHAMBERS

I sat down with Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers to discuss updates on the how the county is addressing the needs of students and parents. 

I was also honored to meet Savion Harris, a 16-year-old Crestview High School student who saved the life of a 6-month-old child using training he learned at school. I presented him with a certificate and a challenge coin from the U.S. Congress.

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MEETING WITH HEALTH CARE HEROES

I met with health care heroes in Okaloosa County to discuss the challenges they’re facing. I was astonished to learn how Washington is hurting their ability to serve their patients.

They told me their top concern in health care is not the medical impact of coronavirus or the availability of medical equipment. Instead, it is the inability to get the workforce re-engaged during a time enhanced on unemployment benefits and stimulus checks by the government. I will be working closely with them to ensure the local and federal government are meeting their needs.

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REP GAETZ'S SPEECH AT THE NICEVILLE-VALPARAISO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

 Thank you to all the great people of northwest Florida who took the time to come out and hear me speak on the work I’m doing in Congress to fight against Biden’s America Last agenda that aims to harm our district. I enjoyed speaking with you, answering your questions, and hearing your feedback!

Click here to watch the full speech!

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