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In campaign, Hoy doing “God’s work” while Nordyke vows to fight for Salem’s poor
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke participated in their second debate leading up to the mayoral election on May 19. During the debate on Tuesday, March 10, Hoy cast herself as a mayor bringing the city back to its core fundamentals while Nordyke said she would use her knowledge and experience to serve all corners of Salem, especially the most vulnerable.
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Three top aides leave Oregon governor’s office ahead of election
Employees departing from Gov. Tina Kotek's office are Taylor Smiley Wolfe, Kotek’s deputy chief of staff for initiatives; Legislative Director Bob Livingston and Elisabeth Shepard, public affairs and communications director.
READ IT: Mayor Julie Hoy’s full 2026 State of the City address
Read the full text of Salem Mayor Julie Hoy’s 2026 State of the City address.
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Judge rules gas tax question can go on May ballot, lawmakers did not violate Oregon constitution
Marion County Circuit Court Senior Judge David Leith said a recently passed law moving the referendum date from November to May would survive other legal challenges.
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Mayor Hoy committed to ‘staying the course’ on new public safety programs, fiscal responsibility
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy addressed an audience of hundreds at the Salem Convention Center Wednesday, March 11, for her second State of the City address since being sworn in as mayor in January 2025. She touted the city’s recent successes in helping address public safety and lauded city leadership.
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From farm store rules to Moda Center renovations, these Oregon bills got bipartisan support
Republicans and Democrats worked together on a number of bills that passed during the short legislative session, including tariff relief for small businesses, free books for young children and the purchase of Abiqua Falls.
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Hundreds of Oregonians sign up to run for statewide races, Congress, Legislature
Candidates have until Friday, March 13, to withdraw from the May primary election.
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City councilors vote to advance new tourism fee on Salem Airbnbs, other short-term rentals
Short-term rentals in Salem might soon cost more after city councilors voted 6-3 Monday night to move forward on a new 2% city fee to fund tourism promotion.
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CITY MEETING: Fire report says new crisis response team frees up resources, reduces emergency room visits
Salem city councilors will get an update on the Salem Fire Department’s new REACH team, which pairs a mental health specialist with medical workers to address nonemergency mental health calls. Councilors will also receive an annual report from Travel Salem, and the latest police crime data.
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