GILLIBRAND ROLLS OUT NEW "CLIMATE CHANGE MOONSHOT PLAN" IN IOWA, ADDRESSES MIDWEST SCHOOL FOR WOMEN WORKERS
Today, Kirsten Gillibrand is returning to Iowa for her 9th visit to the state, where she will discuss her new "climate change moonshot plan" at a roundtable with State Sen. Rob Hogg at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Gillibrand released a bold and comprehensive plan to tackle climate change in order to protect our communities, enact transformative change in the economy, seize the opportunity of new technology and lead the world in green innovation.
You can read more about the plan in the Des Moines Register and on Gillibrand's Medium page.
During her visit, Senator Gillibrand will also tour Waypoint Services in Cedar Rapids and host a meet and greet in Iowa City with Johnson County Democrats to discuss her vision for America. This evening, Senator Gillibrand will participate in a discussion with the Midwest School for Women Workers in Iowa City. The discussion “Women Leaders Rising: Reshaping Our Workplaces and Our Politics,” is a dialogue about how women are reshaping the U.S. political landscape.
See below for additional details (all times are CT)
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Gillibrand Tours Waypoint Services in Cedar Rapids
Event: Senator Gillibrand will tour Waypoint Services, which provides shelter and support for those in crisis due to homelessness, poverty, or domestic violence. It also provides quality child care to over 500 children daily of all socio-economic levels.
Location: Waypoint Services Cedar Rapids, 318 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Time: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Gillibrand Participates in Climate Change Roundtable with State Sen. Rob Hogg
Event: Senator Gillibrand will discuss her new climate change plan at a roundtable with State Sen. Rob Hogg.
Location: AV Theater, Stewart Memorial Library at Coe College, 1220 1st Avenue NE # 2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Time: Program begins at 2:00 pm
Public RSVP. https://events.kirstengillibrand.com/event/104099/
Note: This event is being sponsored by the Coe College E-Club and the Environmental Studies Program. In accordance with federal law, Coe College does not support or oppose candidates for political office. Political opinions expressed at this event should not be taken to represent the views of Coe College. This event is free and open to the public.
Gillibrand Hosts Iowa City Meet & Greet with Johnson County Democrats
Event: Senator Gillibrand will host a meet and greet with caucus-goers in Iowa City.
Location: The Mill, 120 E Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Public RSVP. https://events.kirstengillibrand.com/event/103869/
Gillibrand Discussion with Midwest School for Women Workers
Event: Senator Gillibrand will participate in a discussion “Women Leaders Rising: Reshaping Our Workplaces and Our Politics,” with women labor leaders representing over 20 different labor organizations in Iowa and surrounding Midwestern states. The Midwest School for Women Workers brings together working women to develop leadership skills, understand challenges facing the labor movement, and learn from each other’s experiences. Held annually since 1976, the Midwest School has a proven track record of equipping women to lead effectively in their workplaces and organizations.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 328 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Time: Senator Gillibrand to speak at 7:15 p.m.
