Rep. Smith opening office in Poplar Bluff

Daily American Republic ~ POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Beginning Monday, area residents may visit the first congressional office to be in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

U.S. Rep. Jason Smith will open a district office in Suite C at 2911 N. Westwood Blvd. in Poplar Bluff at 10 a.m. Monday. The office opening will last one hour.

Smith will be there to open the office and meet with constituents. Smith hopes his Poplar Bluff office allows him to be closer to his constituents and represent the 8th District more effectively in Washington, D.C.

"We are excited about opening an office in Poplar Bluff. Poplar Bluff is one of the fastest-growing communities in our 8th Congressional District, and having a district office there shows my commitment to the area," Smith said. "To my knowledge, this is the very first time Poplar Bluff has had an office for their federal representative. I want to invite the entire community to join us on Monday for the office opening."

State Sen. Doug Libla of Poplar Bluff praised Smith's decision to open an office in Poplar Bluff.

"Poplar Bluff is one of the fastest-growing and exciting communities in Southeast Missouri. It makes sense to have a congressional office in our town to give citizens direct access to Congressman Smith. I'm happy that Congressman Smith recognizes that Poplar Bluff has been a leader in maintaining, plus attracting new businesses and families, to the region," Libla said.

State Rep. Todd Richardson also welcomed news of Smith opening an office in Poplar Bluff.

"I'm excited to see Congressman Smith open an office here in Poplar Bluff. I know Congressman Smith is passionate about serving the people of this area and has a strong commitment to this part of the 8th District. This office is an indication of that commitment and will serve the people of this area well," he said.