Berman Hospitalized, Misses Whitehouse Q&A

WHITEHOUSE — State Representative Leo Berman is ill and hospitalized. Berman did not attend today’s question and answer session at Whitehouse United Methodist Church, according to Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce officials. Berman is running against Matt Schaeffer in the GOP primary for the District 6 seat, and both men were scheduled to appear today at the church. KETK reports that Berman’s family asks for his privacy at this time. Schaeffer released the following statement Monday:

“I have been informed that Rep. Berman is under the weather and will not be able to attend the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce Q&A session (Tuesday). According to a representative with the Chamber, the event will proceed with a modified format. They will allow me time to say a few words and take some questions. We pray Rep. Berman gets to feeling better soon.”