Ohio Seniors Join Congresswoman Beatty to Defend Social Security’s Promise As It Approaches 90

COLUMBUS, OH – Today, in anticipation of Social Security’s 90th anniversary on August 14th, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted “Seniors Are Serious About Social Security”, a panel conversation with local senior service providers, and Social Security advocates. 

Highlighting the importance of Social Security, Congresswoman Beatty and conversation panelists tackled timely and pressing changes to the Social Security Administration — from staffing cuts to proposed field office closures — and what they mean for seniors’ access to earned benefits. 

“This week, our nation marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security — a promise we made in 1935 that every American could retire with dignity. Today, more than 67 million people depend on it, including over 109,000 right here in Ohio’s Third Congressional District,” said Congresswoman Beatty, “But that promise is under threat…that’s why I’m here today — to make sure we continue raising our collective voices to protect and strengthen Social Security. I want you to know that I, and House Democrats, are committed to fighting for you and for this earned benefit.”

The discussion also gave Social Security beneficiaries the opportunity to share their priorities and recommendations for how Congress can strengthen Social Security for future generations.

Featured panelists alongside Congresswoman Beatty included:

• Chanda Wingo, Director, Franklin County Office on Aging
• Anna Tobin, Executive Director, Senior Hub, Meals on Wheels of Fairfield County
• Norm Wernet, President, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans
• Patti Davis-Sato, Secretary/Treasurer, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
• Nancy Altman, President, Social Security Works (via video)

This event was part of a nationwide effort by House Democrats during the August District Work Period to highlight Social Security’s milestone anniversary, amplify community voices, and reaffirm their commitment to protect and strengthen seniors’ earned benefits against threats from the Trump Administration.

Press kits with photos and additional materials from the event are available HERE. 

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