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Due to reapportionment that moved Emmaus Borough outside the 131st Legislative District, Rep. Milou Mackenzie, R-131st, announced her district office has moved to Lower Saucon Township. The new office location is 1425 Mountain Drive N., Bethlehem.

“We had the pleasure of serving residents from our Emmaus office for several years. However, because of the redistricting process, I no longer represent that area,” Mackenzie said. “My staff and I look forward to helping residents at our new location in Lower Saucon Township. We are available to assist them with any of their state-related matters or concerns.”

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office telephone number is 610-965-5830.

Mackenzie also announced extended satellite office hours in Montgomery County. A member of her staff is available to assist residents 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Red Hill Borough Building, 56 W. Fourth St., second floor. Residents can also schedule an appointment by calling 215-679-3152.

Some of the legislative services available through Mackenzie’s offices include:

•Vehicle registration, special tags, titles and license applications.

•Point of contact for all state agency questions and issues.

•Filing property tax/rent rebate and PACE/PACENET applications.

•Birth certificate applications.

•Requests for state legislative information and regulations.

•Citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for notable local accomplishments and family milestones.

•Complaints about state road conditions.

•Tours of the state Capitol for individuals or groups.

•Fishing and hunting information.

Mackenzie offers many state forms on her website, RepMilouMackenziePA.com, where residents can also contact her. Residents are encouraged to subscribe to Mackenzie’s frequent email updates by registering on her website under the “Resources” tab.

Additionally, Mackenzie noted she will offer veterans service hours at her Lower Saucon Township office Jan. 25. She provides the free assistance every month to area veterans and their dependents.

Those interested in scheduling an appointment should call 610-965-5830.

The new 131st Legislative District includes part of Lehigh County consisting of the townships of Lower Milford, Salisbury (part), Upper Milford and Upper Saucon and Coopersburg; part of Montgomery County consisting of the townships of Marlborough, Salford and Upper Hanover and the boroughs of East Greenville, Green Lane, Pennsburg and Red Hill; and part of Northampton County consisting of part of Lower Saucon Township.