Senator hosts “Listening to the Future” town hall with High School Students

Matt Jordan October 19, 2018

Last Updated: October 19, 2018

Phoenix, Ore — Addressing an audience just old enough to vote, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden made a visit to Phoenix High School.

In classic town hall style, Senator Wyden invited questions covering all topics, from the economy, to the Jordan Cove LNG Pipeline, Saudi Arabia and forest fires.

“The community should really feel good that these are young people who are committed to being involved young citizens,” said Senator Wyden.

“I saw that a lot of students wanted to address things that were off script, things that they were worrying about in their community and in international affairs today,” said Phoenix Junior Karli Farrimond.

Senator Wyden says his “Listening to the Future” town halls are to encourage young people to hit the polls and vote.

It’s the Senator’s third visit to Phoenix High School.

Matt Jordan October 19, 2018

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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.