Rep. Clem attending conversations on clean energy jobs, balanced growth, and toxics
July 28, 2010
Contact: Toby Van Fleet,
OLCV Ed Fund Communications Director,
503-224-4011 x212, toby@olcv.org
Media Advisory: Summer Conversation Series continues
Two forums left in Marion County as part of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund’s statewide series on clean energy jobs, balanced growth and reducing exposure to toxics
Marion County— Last week marked the start of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund’s Summer Conversation Series, a series of forums around the state set up for community members to discuss key issues of environmental and economic concern. Oregon State Representative Brian Clem is attending all three discussions in Marion County. The first forum there took place last week. (See below for remaining dates, times and locations.)
All community members are encouraged to attend and participate. Each of the three conversations focuses on only one topic. Last week’s forum centered around balanced growth that protects our communities in the wake of the BP disaster. The remaining topics in the series are:
- Reducing Oregonians’ exposure to dangerous toxics
- Job creation through the use of renewable energy made in the USA
These issues top the list of environmental concerns for Oregonians. The forums will each be one-hour conversations facilitated by respected community leaders and featuring topic-relevant experts from partner groups: 1000 Friends of Oregon, Environment Oregon, The Oregon Environmental Council, and The Renewable Northwest Project.
OLCV Ed Fund’s Summer Conversation Series with Representative Brian Clem
Date: August 5
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Willamette University’s Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center, Room 218, 245 Winter St. SE (at Ferry Street), Salem
Topic: Reducing Oregonians’ exposure to dangerous toxics
Date: August 18
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem
Topic: Job creation through the use of renewable energy made in the USA
These discussions are part of a statewide series of conversations organized by the OLCV Ed Fund. Communities in Clackamas, Deschutes and Jackson counties are also invited to connect with legislators there—Senator Martha Schrader, Representative Judy Stiegler, and Senator Alan Bates respectively. For more information on the series, visit www.olcveducationfund.org/summerseries.
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund is the sister organization of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, and administers programs that help citizens learn how to make real changes in their community—like improving the quality of their water and air and protecting neighborhoods, farmland, and wildlife. www.olcveducationfund.org.
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