Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will be holding three, in-person town halls on Friday, August 2 for folks in Lincoln, Lane, and Clackamas counties. The events continue Merkley’s 2024 town hall tour of Oregon, where he is holding a community conversation for each of the state’s 36 counties.
“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:
Friday, August 2:
Lincoln County Town Hall
Time: 10 a.m. PT
Location: Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building – Auditorium
2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365
Lane County Town Hall
Time: 2 p.m. PT
Location: Arts & Technology Academy – Gym
1650 W 22nd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405
Clackamas County Town Hall
Time: 6:30 p.m. PT
Location: Camp Withycombe – Assembly Hall
15300 SE Minuteman Way, Clackamas, OR 97015
Note: Camp Withycombe requires a photo ID to enter the premises. All government approved photo IDs such as driver’s license, state-issued photo IDs, passports, and U.S. Military ID card are accepted.
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