By RICK MILLER
Olean Star
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Sunday that his Jamestown District office will be closed until further notice due to safety concerns over threats to staffers.
In a posting on his official Facebook page, Langworthy, R-Pendleton, who represents the 23rd Congressional District, said, “The safety of my staff and the constituents we serve is my top priority. Due to repeated credible threats and calls for violence directed at me and members of staff, starting today, my Jamestown District Office will remain closed.”
The congressman’s statement continued, “I am working closely with U.S. Capitol Police and local law enforcement to address these threats and to ensure appropriate security measures are in place.
“While the physical office will be closed, my team will continue to assist constituents remotely, and all our office’s services will remain available,” Langworthy said. “I appreciate the understanding and cooperation of the community as we take these necessary steps to protect everyone involved. We will provide updates regarding the reopening of the Jamestown office as more information becomes available.”
Langworthy ‘s three other district offices in Olean, Corning and Clarence remain open. The district includes Cattaraugus, Allegany, Chautauqua and Tioga counties and sports of Erie, Schuyler and Steuben counties.
The congressman was first elected in November 2022 and plans to seek re-election this year.
