REPRESENTATIVE ANDY OLSON

OREGON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE DISTRICT 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: Rep. Andy Olson
December 31, 2008	503-986-1415

REP. OLSON TO HOST ALBANY TOWN HALL WITH REP. GELSER, SEN. MORSE

Bipartisan Town Hall to Address Economy, Public Safety, 2009 Legislative Issues

ALBANY— Rep. Andy Olson (R-Albany) will host a town hall on the upcoming 2009 legislative session with Rep. Sara Gelser (D-Corvallis) and Sen. Frank Morse (R-Albany).  The event will be held on Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Venetian Theater in downtown Albany.

“This town hall provides citizens an opportunity to discuss important issues with their elected officials,” Rep. Olson said. “Our state needs bipartisan solutions to improve the economy, expand health care access, strengthen public safety and protect services for vulnerable Oregonians. I encourage all citizens to come with their questions and comments.”

Rep. Olson will discuss his legislative priorities, including bills he is preparing to introduce during the session. As Vice-Chair of the House Human Services Committee and member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Olson said he will be in a unique position to influence key legislation in 2009.

“I have been working with a bipartisan coalition to develop effective legislation to combat the costly crime of metal theft,” Rep. Olson said. “I look forward to working in the same fashion to protect and improve vital human services during this economic recession.”

The Venetian Theater is located at 241 First Ave. W in Albany. The public event is expected to last from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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