Hemp & Marijuana “town halls” set for rural communities in Jackson County

Matt Jordan April 25, 2019

Last Updated: April 25, 2019

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with several local organizations to talk rural marijuana and hemp.

Starting on may 8th the Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Code Enforcement and the OLCC will host question and answer sessions concerning rural marijuana and hemp grows.

The goal is to increase livability and decrease compliance issues among the rural communities most affected by marijuana and hemp grows.

“Every governmental entity that has any regulatory aspects of marijuana, are going to be at the meeting. That way if the public asks a question, one of us are going to be able to answer it,” said Deputy Michael Hermant.

Meetings are:

Rogue River Public Library on May 8th (6pm – 9pm)

The Talent Public Library on May 29th. (6pm – 9pm)

The Ruch Public Library on June 27th. (6pm – 9pm)

The Eagle Point library on July 18th. (6pm – 9pm)

Matt Jordan April 25, 2019

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.