Mike Rahn has only held two town hall meetings during his four-year term as the District 4 Manatee County commissioner.
“Town halls serve a purpose,” Rahn said. “But sometimes you get pulled away from the crux of what you’re really talking about because town halls are for the district. I found out that getting boots on the ground with individuals in their communities is the best way for me to find out what their needs are.”
Rahn regularly meets with citizens at homeowner association meetings, and sometimes, in their living rooms. While he votes on issues and policies that affect the entire county, Rahn emphasized how important it is for a district commissioner to understand the needs of each and every individual and business owner within that district…