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If you didn’t get a seat to Monday’s mayoral debate, don’t worry. Salem Reporter was there to capture the highlights.

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The event, put on by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, comes months before the May election for mayor, where Julie Hoy is seeking a second term against challenger Councilor Vanessa Nordyke.

The chamber’s leadership uses the event to decide on their endorsement in the race, which is one reason it’s held so early.

Speaking of – if you’re new to city politics, you may have noticed the timeline for the city’s mayoral elections is a little odd.

Mayors serve two year terms, and those seeking re-election spend their second year in office campaigning. That’s because the election that typically decides who serves as mayor takes place months before a new mayor is actually sworn in.

Voters will choose between Hoy and Nordyke on May 19. Other candidates could still decide to file up until a March 10 deadline, though their odds of success against two established Salem politicians are long.

Because it’s a nonpartisan race, the winner in May still goes on the November ballot. (If there are more than two candidates and neither wins a majority, two candidates could appear on the November ballot.)

Thus, Salem voters typically see a round of uncontested city races in November, often provoking confusion. The winning slate of candidates – council and mayor – then take office in January, eight months after voters select them.

Here’s some of today’s headlines. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.

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Hoy, Nordyke spar on ethics, homelessness during chamber mayoral debate

Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke faced off during a debate hosted by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Monday, taking questions from the chamber, each…

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A morning with the city teams prioritizing humanity, patience at Salem’s homeless camps

As the city’s response to homelessness faces increased scrutiny, Salem Reporter spent a morning riding along with the city’s police and cleaning teams who work closest to the issue. Both…

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Cherriots general manager to retire

Allan Pollock, general manager of the Salem Area Mass Transit District, announced his intention to retire in the summer. His 19-year tenure includes adding Sunday bus service for the first…

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“CRISIS: Student Reading” – Hosted by Salem Reporter

We examine the literacy challenges in Salem schools and what can be done now.

6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 – Elsinore Theatre – Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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Hoy, Nordyke spar on ethics, homelessness during chamber mayoral debate

A morning with the city teams prioritizing humanity, patience at Salem’s homeless camps

Cherriots general manager to retire

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