Missouri Declares Branson "Capitol For the Day"

Gov. Blunt Brings One-on-One Access to State Government to Branson Governor's Office Governor Proclaims Branson as Missouri's Capital for a Day BRANSON - As part of his ongoing effort to make state government more responsive and accessible for the people of Missouri, Gov. Matt Blunt today proclaimed the city of Branson as Missouri's Capital for a Day, offering one-on-one and personalized access to state government. "Government is meant to serve the people, not to serve those who hold office," Gov. Blunt said. "Capital for a Day is a great opportunity for Missourians to get up close with their state government, and for state officials to meet with Missouri families to hear their needs and concerns." Gov. Matt Blunt brought his cabinet and senior staff to Branson to assist with constituent services and meet with Missourians. While in Branson the governor is holding office hours at the Branson City Hall to visit with citizens and will make stops at various locations in the area. Cabinet officials and representatives from each department of state government are also on hand throughout the afternoon to answer questions and provide assistance. Capital for a Day gives Missourians an opportunity for one-on-one, personalized government service. Some of the state government's highest officials including Gov. Blunt will be in the city, available to Missourians to answer questions, listen to ideas and visit about state services. State agencies will also hold office hours throughout the afternoon. By bringing state government directly to the people of Branson, local citizens will have even greater access to officials and agencies who can offer assistance. While in Branson, the governor will meet with local law enforcement to discuss his directives to fight illegal immigration, visit with Missouri seniors at the Branson Senior Center and promote Missouri tourism with a stop at the Branson Landing. Branson is Gov. Blunt's sixth Capital for a Day. On April 11 Gov. Blunt proclaimed St. Charles as Capital for a Day. On March 14 Gov. Blunt proclaimed Carthage as Capital for a Day; on February 1, the governor proclaimed Farmington as Capital for a Day; on December 5, the governor named Liberty as Capital for a Day; and on October 2, the governor named Sedalia as Missouri's first Capital for a Day. -- http://www.bransonedge.com http://www.bransonmissouri.blogspot.com