Groups invite Steil, Pocan, Baldwin and Johnson to community town hall in Janesville

Civic organizations host public event for constituents to voice ideas and concerns to their representatives.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Three local civic organizations in Janesville, Wisconsin have invited U.S. Representatives Bryan Steil and Mark Pocan, as well as Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson, to attend a community town hall meeting on February 21. The event, organized by the Town Hall Coalition, the League of Women Voters of Janesville, and Indivisible Rock County, is open to the public and will allow constituents 90 seconds each to deliver remarks to their elected officials.

Why it matters

This town hall meeting provides an opportunity for constituents in Janesville and the surrounding area to directly engage with their representatives in Congress and voice their ideas, concerns, and opinions. It comes after constituents expressed dissatisfaction that Rep. Steil had not held any in-person town halls since the inauguration of President Trump.

The details

The 'We the People Speak' town hall is scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21 at the auditorium of Craig High School in Janesville. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and constituents will be allowed 90 seconds each to deliver their remarks. The event will be livestreamed on the Town Hall Coalition's YouTube channel. While Senators Baldwin and Johnson, as well as Rep. Pocan, have been invited, only Rep. Steil has so far declined to attend. Representatives who do not attend will be represented by a photo of themselves in empty chairs on the stage.

  • The town hall is scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

The players

Bryan Steil

U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district.

Mark Pocan

U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district.

Tammy Baldwin

U.S. Senator for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

U.S. Senator for Wisconsin.

Town Hall Coalition

A local non-partisan political action group that formed last year after constituents became dissatisfied that Rep. Steil had not held any in-person town halls since the inauguration of President Trump.

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What they’re saying

“We're eager to give our fellow citizens an opportunity to speak freely and civilly to their representatives and to give the audience the opportunity to hear from their neighbors.”

— Coral Swanson, Chair, Town Hall Coalition (newztream.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This town hall meeting represents an important opportunity for constituents in Janesville and the surrounding area to directly engage with their elected representatives in Congress and make their voices heard on the issues that matter to them. The event's organizers have emphasized the importance of civil discourse, and have indicated that they will not tolerate disruptive behavior, ensuring that the event remains a productive forum for constituent engagement.