Rep. Magaziner Visits Block Island, Hosts Town Hall

NEW SHOREHAM, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) hosted his second town hall with residents of New Shoreham to provide an update on his work in Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. to lower costs and fight for Rhode Island priorities.

“I want to be the best advocate for my constituents, and that means traveling across our district to hear directly from constituents so I can bring their feedback to Washington,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner. “I am pleased to have helped secure federal funding to meet the needs of Block Island residents and visitors, and will continue fighting to ensure federal dollars are felt in communities all across Rhode Island.”

During the town hall, Rep. Magaziner discussed his work to protect Social Security and Medicare, lower costs for consumers, defend access to abortion and bring federal funding back to Rhode Island.

Rep. Magaziner then visited the Block Island Fire Station to meet with Fire Chief Chris Hobe and Block Island firefighters. The tour included a discussion on the construction that is currently underway for a new Block Island Public Safety Complex and Rep. Magaziner’s work to support Rhode Island’s firefighters. He is a cosponsor of legislation to expand access to mental health resources for first responders and fund research forPFAS-free gear, and signed two letters in support of grants to help local governments hire firefighters, purchase equipment and ensure first responders are trained and equipped.

Rep. Magaziner concluded the trip by visiting Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) to see the institute’s conservation work firsthand. Valerie Preler, the BIMI Executive Director, shared the work they are doing to preserve the Great Salt Pond and the surrounding environment. Rep. Magaziner, who is a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, supports over $16 million in grant funding to study human impacts on marine mammals and their ecosystems.