U.S. Senator John Boozmans (R-AR) service to Arkansans is getting national attention. Boozmans office is a finalist in the Congressional Management Foundations Democracy Awards for its practices that help Natural State residents cut through the red tape of the federal government.
Senator Boozman says he’s proud of the work he and his staff do to help Arkansans. He says his commitment to Arkansans is to provide the best possible constituent service and be a place for them to turn for assistance. He says he’s grateful for this recognition and pledge to continue his efforts to provide unmatched assistance to those who reach out for help.
In addition to his Washington office, Senator Boozman has six offices in the state, including one in Mountain Home.
Boozmans outreach to Arkansans is recognized in the Constituent Service division, one of four categories that includes innovation, transparency and accountability, and “life in Congress”-workplace environment.
Boozmans office is the only Senate office among the six finalists for the CMF Democracy Award for constituent service.
Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of the CMF says as a finalist in constituent service for a democracy award, Sen. Boozmans office is clearly one of the best in Congress. Fitch says this designation demonstrates Sen. Boozman has made a significant commitment to being the best public servant for his constituents in Arkansas. He says Sen. Boozman and his staff are to be congratulated for not only being a model for colleagues in Congress, but for helping to restore trust and faith that our democratic institutions can work.
CMF recognized Boozmans office for the comprehensive manner it engages with constituents and lives up to its motto, use the power of the office for good. The organization highlighted the involvement in the Veterans History Project and the workshops training others in the state to capture the memories of our veterans. CMF also praised Boozmans office for its Facebook video educating constituents on how they can seek the offices assistance with problems they are experiencing with federal agencies. CMF also applauded the office system that promotes coordination of state and Washington responsiveness to the needs of constituents.
A committee of former members of Congress and congressional staffers will select the two winners, one democrat and one republican, for each of the categories. Winners will be announced in mid-May.
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit whose mission is to build trust and effectiveness in Congress.
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