Abstract:

A Listening Ear in the Third Barnstable District

East Falmouth, MA, January 24, 2011 - Newly elected State Representative David T. Vieira announces the committees he will be serving on during this legislative session.

The East Falmouth Republican has been appointed to the following committees: ranking Republican member of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee; Education Committee; and Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development Committee.

"I'm very excited to have been appointed by Minority Leader Bradley Jones to these three committees, which I believe are important to our district.  I look forward to bringing my previous professional and volunteer experiences to my assignments," said Vieira.

Representative Vieira announces the establishment of policy sub-committees.  These committees will meet periodically and discuss issues within the district, and pending legislation.

"This is a great way for citizens of Falmouth, Mashpee, Bourne, and Barnstable to get involved and have their voices heard" said Mark Mancini, Representative Vieira's Legislative Aide.

The policy sub-committees include: Business & Economic Development; Healthcare; Public Safety & Homeland Security; Education; Human Service & Public Health; Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture; Telecommunication, Utilities & Energy; Housing; Children, Families & Persons with Disabilities; Elder Affairs; Veteran Affairs; Local and County Government Affairs.

To apply for a policy sub-committee visit www.votevieira.com; Click on "volunteer" and fill out an application form or call (508) 548-VOTE. (8683)

District Office Contact Information:
346-3 Gifford St. Falmouth, MA 02540 (Get Directions)
(508) 548-Vote (8683)
David.Vieira@mahouse.gov
Temporary Boston Office Phone Number (617) 722-2425

Representative Vieira plans to hold office hours on Fridays in the district. Constituents may request a meeting either by calling (508) 548-VOTE (8683) or emailing Mark at Mark.Mancini@mahouse.gov.  Representative Vieira will hold meetings at his District Office in Falmouth.  Constituents may also request a meeting in their home town or village.