Beginning Saturday, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will be in Eastern Oregon for town hall meetings in five counties: Union, Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, and Sherman.
“These town hall meetings are another way I keep in close touch with the concerns of Oregonians,” he said. “I will answer questions from attendees and give an update on local issues that remain my priorities, including strengthening our rural communities, promoting access to public lands, protecting private water and property rights, and increasing access to quality, affordable health care,” Walden said.
Walden will also hold a roundtable meeting on travel management plans in La Grande, where he will discuss a bill he is writing to promote forest access for all. This legislation is the result of over a year of conversations with local counties and leading members of the motorized recreation community to craft a bill that can put local communities back in the driver’s seat.
Walden will also participate in the “Wee Bit O’Ireland” St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Heppner, speak to the Pendleton Rotary, and meet with the mayor of The Dalles.
Walden’s schedule:
• Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m., Heppner St. Patrick’s Celebration
• Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m. – Elgin
• Monday, March 17, 9:15 a.m. – La Grande
• Monday, March 17, Noon – Pendleton Elks Lodge, 14 SE 3rd Street, Pendleton
• Monday, March 17, 2 p.m. – Helix
• Tuesday, March 18, 8 a.m. – SAGE Center, Boardman
• Tuesday, March 18, 10:15 a.m. – Arlington
• Tuesday, March 18, 12:15 – Rufus
• Tuesday, March 18, 3:45 p.m. – The Dalles
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