After the filing deadline and signature verification, the Salem mayoral race is down to candidates Mayor Chris Hoy and city Councilor Julie Hoy.
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Slow ambulance responses trigger possible city takeover
Fire Chief Mike Niblock said that the private ambulance service Falck has repeatedly failed to meet contract requirements. Falck asked councilors to dig deeper into the data before making a decision.
UPDATED: Candidates for Salem mayor to debate in public event at the Elsinore
Three people running for Salem mayor will appear in a live debate on Tuesday, April 30, at the Elsinore Theatre. Free tickets for the event are available on the Elisnore’s website.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Artists needed for street art, talk community safety in south Salem
Salem’s neighborhood associations want you to hear from city candidates, help out at Easter events and weigh in on a proposed dog park.
Stapleton to withdraw from council race to seek state House seat
Salem City Council President Virginia Stapleton plans to run for House District 21. If she wins the Democratic nomination, she’ll challenge Rep. Kevin Mannix for the seat representing north Salem.
PHOTOS: Mayor, police chief convene meeting in east Salem on reducing violence
City officials said last week that a public forum was their first step in working with law enforcement agencies and community organizations to reduce shootings.
Community forum on gun violence prompts calls for more information in Spanish
At a community meeting on gun violence last week, Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack announced that the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is preparing a report on shootings across the county, including new data on unincorporated east Salem.
UPDATE: Salem City Council to seek grant for playground upgrades at Riverfront Park
During their meeting on Monday, March 11, the Salem City Council approved an application for a grant that would add features to the planned replacement playground at Riverfront Park, and moved a payment plan for repairs to the Sleepy Hollow water supply to a final vote.
“The kid died in my lap”: witnesses describe tragedy, mayhem as 3 shot in Bush’s Pasture Park
Neighbors were walking their dogs at Bush’s Pasture Park Thursday afternoon when they heard gunfire and screams. Witnesses who rushed to help said a young man died as they were checking his pulse.
Who’s filed to run for Salem, county offices as deadline approaches
Voters have a chance to elect a majority of the Salem City Council during the May 21 primary election.