Where is Paul Cook?

For weeks, constituents in CA’s 8th district have asked Rep. Paul Cook to hold a town hall to explain his policy positions. His repeated failure to schedule a town hall points to one, unavoidable conclusion: Congressman Paul Cook is missing. Help us find him. #WhereIsPaulCook

Updates

As district work week continues with no Congressman Cook sightings, the authorities are starting to fear the worst. We’re not giving up hope, though. We’re asking all of Congressman Cook’s constituents to join us for a candlelight vigil to pray for Congressman Cook’s safe return to the 8th District so that he can convene a town hall. We will be holding this candlelight vigil next Tuesday, February 28th, at 4:45 pm at Congressman Cook’s Apple Valley office. Please bring candles, flowers, and other symbols of hope in this time of need. #whereispaulcook #prayforpaul

Local vigil for Morongo Basin area will be held NE corner of Hwy 62 and Old Woman Springs Road. It will be one hour long and will start at 4:45pm. Participants are asked to arrive at 4:30 for safety instructions and to set a peaceful intention. Please no actual candles. The Vigil organizers will have 130 LED tea candles available or bring your own. Bring your flowers, fringes, and signs! We ask that your signs stay ON MESSAGE. This is part of the “Paul Cook is Missing” campaign to bring public awareness to the fact that our congressman refuses to convene a town hall meeting.

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