May 18, 2021 3:55 a.m.

Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a remote and telephone town hall for residents of Douglas County, on May 24th.

A release said Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington D.C., answer questions, and invite suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and the nation.

Merkley said, “Hearing from Oregonians across the state is critical to doing my job. In these uncertain times, its more important than ever to hear directly from folks, but it’s also important to respect the health and safety of every member of our communities where there is still a very real risk of spreading COVID-19 through in-person gatherings”.

Since joining the Senate in 2009, Merkley has held a town hall in each of Oregon’s 36 counties every year.

The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. On a computer, smartphone or tablet go to: https://senate.zoomgov.com/j/1610115306?pwd=RDl2NW1VOTZjUFhoTmYzbmZZUlJYQT09#success to join in the Zoom meeting. Telephone instructions are listed with this story at www.541radio.com.

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*Meeting ID: 161 011 5306#

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