Torres to start "Capital in your Corner" meetings

MONTCLAIR - Assemblywoman Norma Torres, D-Ontario, wants to hear from her constituents and to do so she is launching the "Capitol in your Corner" initiative.

The first meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at Dolce Cafe and Bakery, 8821 Central Ave., Montclair.

The meetings are expected to take place every month in different parts of the Assembly district which consists of Pomona, Chino, Montclair and Ontario.

Torres will listen to constituents speak about their on concerns, according to statement from the Assemblywoman's office.

Torres is especially interested in listening to comments and concerns district residents have related to housing issues and problems of homelessness that have come about as a result of the economic downturn.

Questions and comments related to government efforts to provide residents' with  assistance programs and with President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package will also be welcomed.

For more information on the "Capital in your Corner" or to reserve a spot at the meeting call (909) 984-7741.