Pete Buttigieg to Host Town Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Former Transportation Secretary and Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg will be holding a town hall event in Tulsa on Saturday, April 18th. The event, announced following an invitation from Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols after their meeting at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in February, aims to rally support for the upcoming November midterm elections.
Buttigieg is familiar with Tulsa, having previously visited the city to tour the historic Greenwood District and learn about the tragic 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre during his tenure as Transportation Secretary under the Biden administration. This return visit underscores his commitment to engaging with communities across the nation.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, April 18th
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: To be announced – RSVP required for location details.
Mayor Nichols will introduce Buttigieg, who will then address a range of critical topics, including the ongoing situation in Iran and the rising costs of housing and healthcare. The town hall will also feature a question-and-answer session with the audience, mirroring the format of similar events held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and La Crosse, Wisconsin.
RSVP for the event here.
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