February 06, 2009

Wyden to hold Town Hall Meetings in Wasco, Hood River Counties; Visit Wind Turbine Training Facility

County residents invited to meetings on February 18 in The Dalles and Hood River

Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host two town hall meetings in Wasco and Hood River counties on February 18, 2009 and visit the wind turbine training facility at Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles.

Residents of The Dalles and Hood River counties are invited to attend the town hall meetings to ask questions and voice their concerns.

During his 1996 U.S. Senate campaign, Wyden promised to hold town hall meetings in every Oregon county each year. The events in The Dalles and Hood River mark the beginning of the 14th year of these meetings, which now total more than 500.

Wasco County Town Hall Meeting

Date: February 18, 2009

Time: 9:30 a.m. PST

Location: The Dalles-Wahtonka High School

220 E. 10th

The Dalles

Columbia Gorge Community College, wind turbine training facility

Date: February 18, 2009

Time: 11:30 a.m. PST

Location: 400 E. Scenic Drive

The Dalles

Hood River County Town Hall Meeting

Date: February 18, 2009

Time: 2 p.m. PST

Location: County Courthouse Chambers

309 State St.

Hood River