Golden Refuses to Engage in Public Town Halls—Even When Constituents Show Up Without Pretense

In a recent WMTW article, Congressman Jared Golden’s office dismissed grassroots public forums organized by the Blue Anchor Project and Indivisible Maine as “buzzy events” that could be “commandeered for partisan or political gain.”

These are the only two organizations currently hosting open, town hall-style events in Maine.

Let us be clear:

• These events are open to the public

• Questions are not pre-screened

• The attendees include veterans, seniors, students, working Mainers—and many who have supported and voted for Rep. Golden in past elections

To suggest that these voices do not matter simply because the events are not controlled by his office is not only misleading—it is deeply disrespectful to the people he was elected to serve.

Congressman Golden has not held a single public town hall in his district.

Instead of facing his constituents directly—on their terms—he has chosen to avoid any unscripted public setting, even as Mainers across the political spectrum ask for transparency, engagement, and the chance to be heard.

Who exactly does Rep. Golden feel comfortable facing—if not the people of Maine?

The Blue Anchor Project will continue to show up, hold space for public dialogue, and elevate the voices of those who are too often ignored—whether elected officials attend or not.