Jaime Herrera Beutler to host telephone town hall with public health and economic assistance Experts on April 1

Congresswoman will be joined by Clark County Public Health Officer, Dr. Alan Melnick; President of Columbia River Economic Development Council, Jennifer Baker; and CEO of Workforce Southwest Washington, Kevin Perkey

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

VANCOUVER – Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler will host a live telephone town hall on Wed., April 1 at 5:30 p.m. This telephone town hall will feature experts who will provide information on public health and economic assistance for impacted workers and small businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.

This event follows Congress passing and the president signing the phase 3 emergency relief package into law last Friday that includes extended unemployment benefits, $350 billion in additional small business assistance, and direct payments to middle-income Americans.

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Public Health officer. Photo courtesy Clark County Public Health
Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Public Health officer. Photo courtesy Clark County Public Health

Any Southwest Washington resident can call in to join the live telephone town hall at any point during the event by calling 1-877-229-8493 and using the passcode 116365.

Those residents unable to participate in this event can find a variety of COVID-related resources by visiting jhb.house.gov/coronavirus. 

Event:Jaime Herrera Beutler telephone town hall with special guests, Clark County Public Health Officer, Dr. Alan Melnick; President of the Columbia River Economic Development Council, Jennifer Baker; and CEO of Workforce Southwest Washington, Kevin Perkey. 
Date & Time:Wed., April 1, 5:30–7 p.m. 
How to participate:Residents can join the telephone town hall by calling 1-877-229-8493 and using the passcode 116365 at any point during the event.

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