4th District Congressman Jim Himes held a "Coffee with Your Congressman" event in Ridgefield yesterday afternoon. There was a standing room only crowd at Founders Hall, and many in attendance urged Himes to bring their messages back to Washington.
Himes then went on to hold a Town Hall style meeting in Norwalk.
While acknowledging problems with the Affordable Care Act, Himes said it has brought insurance to 20 million Americans, including persons with pre-existing conditions. He expressed his disappointment in the election result, but reiterated a willingness to work with President Trump on infrastructure improvement projects in Connecticut, including rebuilding bridges and enhancing rail service.
Himes said he represents a "purple district" and hopes he represents his constituents in a fairly moderate way. Some people expressed concerns over women's rights protections and issues around immigration.