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Town Hall Meeting Saturday, March 14th, 2009
Legislators from North and Northeast Portland to Hold Forum to Discuss Legislative Issues from 10 AM to Noon at PCC Cascade Campus
Salem, Ore. - Representative Chip Shields, Representative Tina Kotek and Senator Carter will host a town hall meeting to discuss legislative issues with constituents this weekend.
The Oregon Legislature has been in session for 50 days. So far Legislators have managed to close the gap in the 2007-2009 budget and save school days and vital human services. The House of Representatives has also passed the first installment of our stimulus package to help jumpstart shovel-ready construction jobs and the Housing Opportunity Bill, which provides funds for more affordable housing.
However, there is much more to be done. State economists project an even greater shortfall in 2009-2011 budget, unemployment figures continue to rise, and there are a number of significant environmental initiatives that have yet to move through the legislative process.
"Lawmakers are going to have some tough discussions this year," said Rep. Chip Shields (District 43 N/NE Portland). "This town hall is about making sure that the public is front and center in these conversations."
What: Legislative Town Hall
Who: Rep. Shields, Rep. Kotek and Sen. Carter
Date: Saturday, March 14th
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Location: PCC Cascade Campus - Terrell Hall, Room 112
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Photo of Rep. Shields available here . | 
