With his term ending, volunteer urges Salem residents to get involved in city boards, commissions

Last year, Dylan McDowell wasn’t sure if anyone would be interested in the first annual Walk to a Park Day.

It was an event he’d pitched and organized as a member of the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

With the support of the Salem City Council, it was a hit. Four city councilors, the mayor, and over 50 students from nearby Liberty Elementary School joined McDowell on a walk to Wendy Kroger Park.

“Seeing…