Local lawmakers to host public meetings

State lawmakers representing Johnson County will host two public meetings this weekend to discuss the start of the 2020 legislative session.

State Reps. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland), Dollyne Sherman (R-Indianapolis) and John Young (R-Franklin) will discuss proposed legislation and answer questions from local residents, according to an Indiana House Republicans news release.

The first meeting will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St. The second meeting will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Franklin City Hall, 70 E. Monroe St.

The 2020 legislative session began Monday and runs through mid-March.

In addition, Young will host another meeting from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 18, at the Trafalgar Town Hall, 2770 W. State Road 252.

Other elected officials have been invited to these meetings, the news release said.

Johnson County residents can contact Burton, Sherman or Young by calling 317-232-9600 with questions or comments.