OREGON House of Representatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: Jon Kloor
January 25, 2011	503-986-1451

EAST METRO STATE REPRESENTATIVES TO HOST BIPARTISAN TOWN HALLS

Republican, Democratic Legislators to Hold Meetings in Happy Valley, East County

SALEM— State Representatives Patrick Sheehan (R-Clackamas), Greg Matthews (D-Gresham), Matt Wand (R-Troutdale) and Mike Schaufler (D-Happy Valley) will hold two bipartisan town halls in February to discuss the 2012 legislative session. The Republican and Democratic legislators say the town halls will give local residents a unique opportunity to ask questions and share their concerns.

“With the historic 30-30 tie in the Oregon House, citizens expect their Representatives to work together to heal the economy, educate our children and find ways to make health care delivery more affordable,” Rep. Sheehan said.  “We're excited to show the community how their east metro state representatives work collaboratively to put the people ahead of partisan politics.”

The first town hall will be held on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 am to noon at Earl Boyles Elementary School, 10822 SE Bush Street in Portland.

The second town hall will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 am to noon at Happy Valley Elementary School at 13865 SE Kind Road in Happy Valley.

Both town halls are free to attend and open to the public.    

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