In a clever twist, a mother of three took matters into her own hands when her attempts to contact her senator went unanswered. After weeks of trying to reach Senator Tom Bennett (R-Utah) to express her concerns regarding Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, she decided to make a statement in a delicious way.
38-year-old Lisa Turner, feeling anxious before DeVos’s confirmation hearing, found herself frustrated by the lack of communication from Bennett’s office. Despite her numerous calls, she only managed to leave a voicemail once, with no response. So, Lisa turned to her GrubHub app and ordered a 12-inch ham and pineapple pizza—her personal favorite. She requested that a note be attached to the box stating: “From a Salt Lake constituent in 84105: Please vote NO on Betsy DeVos. She is not the right fit to lead our public schools.” Lisa even included a $10 tip for the delivery person for their extra effort.
This inventive approach, however, did not go as planned. Instead of receiving the pizza with her message, Bennett’s office refused the delivery, citing concerns over a “suspicious pizza.” A security officer even contacted Lisa, stating they had received a call about the delivery, which was reported as unauthorized. It was a bizarre turn of events, especially when politicians often ignore constituents’ calls but seem to have time to deal with pizza deliveries.
“I definitely had a moment of concern when the call came in,” Lisa shared. “But since I was following the rules, there were no actual consequences.” It’s unfortunate that her attempt to engage with her senator about an important issue was met with such a response. Lisa, who typically isn’t politically active, felt compelled to voice her concerns about DeVos, especially with her children in Utah public schools.
The senator’s office eventually acknowledged the content of Lisa’s message, although they did not confirm how he would vote on the matter. Despite the overwhelming evidence against DeVos’s qualifications for the position, Bennett has publicly praised her.
As the Senate prepared to vote on DeVos’s nomination, Democrats were vocal about their opposition, hoping to sway more Republicans to prioritize the needs of children over political loyalties. The debate surrounding DeVos’s candidacy remains controversial, mirroring the mixed reception of Lisa’s ham and pineapple pizza choice.
In the end, Lisa’s creative outreach highlighted the challenges constituents face when trying to engage with their representatives. While it may not have gone as she intended, it certainly garnered attention and sparked conversation—just as she hoped it would.
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Summary
A mother named Lisa Turner creatively sent a pizza to her senator, Tom Bennett, with a note urging him to vote against Betsy DeVos as education secretary after her attempts to contact his office went unanswered. However, Bennett’s office refused the delivery due to security concerns, highlighting the struggles constituents face in communicating with their representatives.