Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he is continuing to hold in-person town halls in 2024 with community conversations in Washington and Multnomah counties on Monday, August 12. Merkley will be joined by U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to co-host the Washington County town hall.
“I hold a town hall for every Oregon county every year because there is simply no substitute to hearing directly from folks about the ideas and priorities that matter most to them and their communities. Oregonians’ thoughts help shape my work in Congress, including positions on policies, ideas for bills, and strategies for securing resources for every corner of our state,” Merkley said.
“Over the course of the more than 570 town halls I’ve held since Oregonians sent me to the Senate, I’ve seen how these events provide respectful, safe spaces for people to express their unique points of view during these often-divisive times. We all benefit significantly when we leave our comfort zone and open ourselves up to new ways of looking at issues—me included.
“I am thrilled to be hitting the road again to meet with Oregonians from all walks of life in their communities.”
Since taking office in 2009, Senator Merkley has kept his promise to hold an open town hall for each of Oregon’s 36 counties every year. His upcoming town hall conversations are as follows, with additional details to be sent to local media ahead of each event:
Monday, August 12:
Washington County Town Hall – with U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas
Time: 12 p.m. PT
Location: Sherwood Middle School – Gym
16956 SW Meinecke Road, Sherwood, OR 97140
Special parking instructions: Please enter by the Activity Entrance
Multnomah County Town Hall
Time: 3:30 p.m. PT
Location: Reynolds Middle School – Gym
1200 NE 201st Avenue, Fairview, OR 97024
Special parking instructions: Please enter the North Entrance on 201st Avenue and Halsey Street.
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