Re: “Rep. Derek Kilmer strives for constructive change in Congress” [May 26, Opinion]:
Describing the exhausting work of our consultant in Congress, Derek Kilmer, is totally justified.
Rep. Kilmer is sensible, devoted and decided to make Congress work higher. His chairmanship of the Modernization of Congress Committee (ModCom) is an effective instance of his abilities in motion. ModCom’s bipartisanship and requirement of two-thirds votes have produced 202 suggestions in 4 years. Productiveness in Congress is important to democracy and which means bipartisanship should occur.
There are points that may require dedication to bipartisanship with a purpose to be really efficient. The local weather disaster is certainly one of these. Civil discourse amongst Congressional representatives should prevail to ensure that this nation to resolve this vitally important problem. However Rep. Kilmer additionally wants to listen to from us. A powerful democracy will carry us again from the climate-chaos brink.
Right here’s to optimistic momentum in Congress and constituents, for bipartisanship and civility, resulting in sturdy local weather laws. I’m grateful that we have now Rep. Kilmer representing us, protecting his ModCom values sturdy.
Bobbie Morgan, Bainbridge Island