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Nordyke appointed to Salem City Council
Vanessa Nordyke, left, was appointed to Salem City Council on Monday night over Reid Sund, right. (Courtesy/Vanessa Nordyke, Reid Sund) Vanessa Nordyke will be the next representative of Salem’s southwest neighborhoods on Salem City Council. And she announced her plans to run for the seat…
Salem City Council finalists share thoughts on homelessness, third bridge, city budget
Vanessa Nordyke, left, and Reid Sund will interview with Salem City Council on Monday night to take the open seat. They responded to a short survey from Salem Reporter. Who will represent southwest neighborhoods on Salem City Council? It could be a state lawyer or…
Heitsch withdraws candidacy for Salem City Council
Bonnie Heitsch, 62, withdrew her candidacy Sunday for the open seat on Salem City Council. (Courtesy/Bonnie Heitsch) The pool of candidates for the open seat on Salem City Council is now down to two. Oregon Department of Justice lawyer Bonnie Heitsch dropped out Sunday, saying…
With homelessness an issue, Salem residents “less optimistic” about city’s future
A homeless woman walks behind a city of Salem public works vehicle during an eviction of a camp under the Marion Street Bridge in January. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Salem residents’ confidence in Salem city government is sinking because of issues around the homeless, according to…
Three finalists named for open Ward 7 seat on Salem City Council
Salem city hall (Salem Reporter) And then there were three. City leaders on Thursday named Vanessa Nordyke, Reid Sund and Bonnie Heitsch the three finalists to be Ward 7’s voice on Salem City Council. Salem City Council will likely interview the trio at an Oct.…
Eight so far vie to replace Sally Cook on Salem City Council
Salem city hall (Salem Reporter) The Salem City Council will get to pick from a litter of at least eight people to replace Sally Cook later this month and give a new face about 12 months to help the city craft its policies. Warren Bednarz,…
Salem considers hopping aboard e-scooter trend
A row of Lime-branded e-scooters at a recent safety event hosted by the Portland Bureau of Transportation in September 2018. (Courtesy/Portland Bureau of Transportation) E-scooters may soon zip around the streets of Salem, but city staffers must first figure out how they’re going to regulate…
Salem officials seeking your insights into housing
Salem city hall (Salem Reporter) The federal government wants to know: How do you feel about your access to housing in Salem, and the laws in place to protect that access? A pair of surveys announced by city officials Friday morning ask residents how they…
City cuts back more access to Cascades Gateway Park
Inmate workers help the city of Salem Parks and Recreation Department install bollards and place boulders at Cascades Gateway Park on Wednesday morning. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Following a spate of clear-outs of homeless camps in Salem, the city has followed through to ensure at least…