

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Washington Forum - "The Room Where It Happens"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: What really happens behind the scenes in government? 
How do decisions actually get made, from City Hall to Capitol Hill?

Join us for the third installment of the Washington Forum: “The Room Where It Happens: How Government Really Works from City Hall to Capitol Hill.” 
This candid conversation will bring together seasoned public servants to discuss the truth behind the headlines and political spin. 
Our guests will share what they wish the public understood about their roles, how government actually functions, and how our institutions could improve for the good of the people and the Republic.

This special event features Athens Mayor and immediate past President of the National League of Cities Steve Patterson, former U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs, and former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. The panel will be moderated by Mount Vernon Mayor Matthew T. Starr.

When: Tuesday, March 31st
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: The Gathering Place - 425 S. Edgewood Road, 
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Hear firsthand insights, stories from inside the process, and have the opportunity to ask questions as we explore the real experiences from the room where it happens. 
Come be part of the conversation.
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The Washington Forum is a yearlong civic series and is a part of the City of Mount Vernon's America250 programming, in partnership with Kenyon College's Center for the Study of American Democracy.
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- **Event Categories**: Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mt Vernon
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 425 S Edgewood Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050-3834, United States
- **lat**: 40.38313
- **long**: -82.464
- **full address**: 425 S Edgewood Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050-3834, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio (https://allevents.in/org/the-city-of-mount-vernon-ohio/26691389)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 425 S Edgewood Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050-3834, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Washington Forum - "The Room Where It Happens" ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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