08/10/09 Bend

In this ‘You Ask; We Answer, Mark in Bend wants to know "When do Senators Wyden and Merkley have town hall meetings in Central Oregon and are they open to the public?"

Senator Ron Wyden's office tells KOHD that he visits every county each year and he has already been to Central Oregon. His next annual town hall locally will be in 2010, although there's always a chance he could come sooner if the need arises. The Senator's website updates his schedule: http://wyden.senate.gov/

Senator Wyden will be in Redmond on Thursday, but it's a press conference and not an opportunity for constituents to interact with him.

Senator Merkley held a town hall in Jefferson County on August 2.  Here is a link to his upcoming schedule: http://merkley.senate.gov/services/events/

Townhall meetings are open to the public.