Rep. Stiegler attending community conversations on clean energy jobs, toxics
July 26, 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 the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund’s series on clean energy jobs and reducing exposure to toxics
Deschutes 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 for community members to discuss key issues of environmental and economic concern. State Representative Judy Stiegler is attending all three discussions in Bend. (See below for remaining dates, times and locations in Bend.)
All community members are encouraged to attend and participate.
Each of the three conversations focuses on only one topic. Last week’s July 22nd discussion and next week’s forum both address creating jobs and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels—in the wake of the BP disaster—by investing in renewable energy made in the USA. The third and final forum will address reducing Oregonians’ exposure to dangerous toxics.
These issues top the list of environmental concerns for Oregonians. The forums will each be one-hour conversations facilitated by respected community leaders and feature topic-relevant experts.
OLCV Ed Fund’s Summer Conversation Series in Bend
Date: August 3
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: St Charles Hospital, Conference Rooms C and D, 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend
Topic: Creating jobs and reducing our dependence on foreign oil by investing in renewable energy made in the USA
Date: August 24
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Central Oregon Community College’s Boyle Education Center, Room 155, 2600 NW College Way, Bend
Topic: Reducing Oregonians’ exposure to dangerous toxic chemicals
These forums are part of a statewide series of conversations organized by the OLCV Ed Fund. Communities in Clackamas, Jackson and Marion counties are also being invited to discussions in their counties—attended by Senator Martha Schrader, Senator Alan Bates and Representative Brian Clem respectively. For more information on the series, visit www.olcveducationfund.org.
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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