North Bay Lawmakers Host Town Hall on Health Care Agenda

State and federal representatives to discuss efforts to protect health coverage and access to care in California.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 12:26am

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State and federal lawmakers, including Mark McGuire, Mike Thompson, and Jared Huffman, will host a public town hall in Santa Rosa, California to discuss the future of health care coverage and policies. The event, titled "American Healthcare on Life Support", will feature state health leaders, local doctors and nurses, and is designed as an open forum for residents to ask questions and raise concerns about health costs, insurance, and access to care.

Why it matters

Health care policy continues to be a major issue for Californians, with ongoing national debates over coverage, costs, and access. This town hall provides an opportunity for local residents to engage directly with their elected representatives and state health officials to understand the current landscape and efforts underway to protect and expand health care services.

The details

The town hall will take place on March 10th from 6-7:30 pm at the Santa Rosa High School auditorium. Speakers plan to outline California's response to national health policy debates, including efforts to keep patients insured, hospitals operating, and access to reproductive care. They will also discuss legislation like Assembly Bill 1900, which aims to establish 'Healthcare for All' in the state.

  • The town hall is scheduled for March 10, 2026 from 6-7:30 pm.

The players

Mark McGuire

California State Senator representing District 2, which includes Rohnert Park, Healdsburg, Petaluma, and Sonoma Valley.

Mike Thompson

U.S. Representative for California's 4th Congressional District.

Jared Huffman

U.S. Representative for California's 2nd Congressional District.

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What they’re saying

“We must confront the question many Californians are asking: what are leaders in Sacramento and Washington doing to protect health care?”

— Mark McGuire, California State Senator (Patch.com)

What’s next

Residents are encouraged to attend the town hall and ask questions about health care coverage, costs, and access in California.

The takeaway

This town hall provides an important opportunity for local constituents to engage directly with their state and federal representatives on the critical issue of health care policy, as California continues to navigate the evolving landscape of coverage and access to care.