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House Special Committee Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing

ByTom Atkinson

The upcoming House Special Committee Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing on Feb.15, 5:30-7:30pm is another chance for McKenzie Valley residents to have their say at the legislative level, so take a look at the flyer below and be sure to submit your testimony.

The PDF below includes:

  • Description of the Hearing
  • How to Testify (Audio and/or Video)
  • How to Submit Written Comments
  • How to Watch the Meeting 
2022-Wildfire-Hearing-EnglishDownload

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