Senate District 9 legislators to host town hall meeting March 19

By Echo Press staff report

March 15, 2023 at 8:49 AM

DALTON — Senate District 9 legislators including Rep. Jeff Backer, R-Browns Valley, Rep. Tom Murphy, R-Underwood, and Sen. Jordan Rasmussen, R-Fergus Falls, are co-hosting a town hall meeting on March 19 in Dalton.

The town hall will be regarding the proposed legalized cannabis bill that has been moving through the legislature this year.

The legislators encourage local residents to attend and share their thoughts, questions and concerns on this topic. They will be joined by Otter Tail County Sheriff, Barry Fitzgibbons, and public health director Jody Lien.

The event is set to begin at 1 p.m. on March 19, and will take place at the Dalton Community Center, 114 Main St. E. W., Dalton.

By Echo Press staff report

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