Yoon Reaches Seniors with Tele-Town Hall
Uses New Technology to Give Seniors a Voice

September 8, 2009

BOSTON – Tomorrow, City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon will hold a tele-town hall – a phone conversation with senior citizens across the city about the issues that concern them.

“This is a new technology that helps us continue our dialogue with voters across this city,” said Yoon. “Real leadership is not just about showing up to give a speech. It’s about having a real talk about what matters.”

Seniors have already received a postcard in the mail to let them know about the tele-town hall. The day of the event, they will receive a call inviting them to stay on the line to participate in the conversation. They can ask questions or adjust their setting through the phone’s keypad.

The tele-town hall comes in the middle of Yoon’s series of traditional town halls that have reached voters in Allston, Brighton, Mattapan, Roxbury, and Dorchester. Tomorrow evening, he will hold another meeting in the South End. Yoon is the only candidate for mayor to hold open town hall meetings. He has also pledged to participate in all debates and forums.

“Running for mayor in the cradle of American democracy is not only about sharing your vision for the next four years – it’s about listening. Listening to the concerns of all Boston residents.” said Yoon. “This campaign is about finding opportunities to increase civic engagement and participation.”

Throughout his time in office, Yoon has worked to make City Hall more accessible to the public. Since he was elected to the City Council, he has held a series of interactive neighborhood meetings about the budget and conducted online surveys with thousands of Boston residents.