Congressman Don Davis Hosted a Town Hall in Halifax County to Hear Directly From Residents
WELDON, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted a town hall at Halifax Community College (HCC), engaging with constituents on topics important to families and communities, ranging from housing, health care, and education to the economic well-being of eastern North Carolina.
Davis took questions directly from North Carolina’s First Congressional District residents, heard their concerns, and provided responses. Additionally, he delivered an update on some of his recent priorities in the U.S. House — including his work to combat rising costs across North Carolina, his involvement in the Farm Bill negotiations, and his commitment to safeguarding national security. Nearly 100 residents attended.
[Congressman Don Davis speaks with residents of Halifax County during a town hall at Halifax Community College in Weldon, NC.]
“The town hall was an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with Halifax County residents and listen to their concerns, ideas, and aspirations. Our democracy thrives when citizens actively participate, and I am grateful for our candid conversations,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Rest assured, our voices in Washington, D.C., matter, and I am committed to fighting for our priorities in Congress. We are building a stronger, more resilient future for Halifax County and eastern North Carolina.”
[Warren Keith Bell asks Congressman Don Davis about career and technical education during the town hall at Halifax Community College in Weldon, NC.]
Before the town hall meeting, Davis met with HCC President Patrena Elliott, members of the HCC Board of Trustees, HCC Phi Theta Kappa President Brianna O’Neal, a dual-enrolled student at HCC and Halifax County Early College, faculty, and HCC leaders presented their federal legislative priorities.
[Congressman Don Davis speaks during a town hall at Halifax Community College in Weldon, NC.]
During the town hall, Davis discussed legislation he introduced that affects Halifax County directly. The first H.R. 1237 - Sarah Keys Evans Congressional Gold Medal Act honors Ms. Evans, whose stance against discrimination helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Davis introduced legislation with a Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by Congress. The legislation is currently with the House Committee on Financial Services, awaiting further review.
Davis also introduced H.R. 5236 - Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act, which would provide the Haliwa Saponi Tribe with the federal acknowledgment that has long been overdue. He stressed this federal recognition would honor the tribe's rich history. The legislation is currently with the House Committee on Natural Resources, awaiting further review.
[Congressman Don Davis speaks during a town hall at Halifax Community College in Weldon, NC.]
In addition to legislation, Congressman Davis has also advocated for $225,000 in community project funding for the Detention Center Body Scanner Project in Halifax.The scanner would make it more difficult for inmates to smuggle drugs and other contraband into the facility while also providing a more thorough and less intrusive sweep of inmates, supplementing the regular hands-on and strip-styled searches of inmates upon entry to the detention center. Davis also distributed over $21 million in grants across Halifax County, ensuring continued progress and support for the community's growth and well-being.
[Congressman Don Davis chats with Christie Long, a resident of Northampton County, after the town hall at Halifax Community College in Weldon, NC.]
Davis’ district staff members, Kim Mack, District Director, and Tony Brown, Local Government & Community Development Advocate, are Halifax County residents and were present during the town hall. Mack was the special assistant to the president for governmental, community, and college affairs at HCC, and Brown was the former county manager.
[Congressman Don Davis discusses federal priorities with HCC President Elliott and Board of Trustees members.]
Congressman Don Davis is the Vice Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee and serves on the Armed Services Committee.
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