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Urban Renewal Area for North Waterfront would eventually bring in more property, income taxes
The city’s Urban Renewal Agency has continued talks about the possibility of setting up a new Urban Renewal Area for the North Waterfront district north of downtown. The idea was first pitched in 2024 and conversations resumed during a work session on Monday, May 18.
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Vega’s Ward 6 residency questioned as Salem city council race remains unsettled
The Oregon Secretary of State’s office is looking into allegations that Betsy Vega, the candidate poised to win a seat on the Salem City Council, changed her residence in November without informing election officials. It is unclear where she currently lives and Salem officials are waiting for state guidance to decide next steps.
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City council requests plan for possible security guards, metal detectors at council meetings
Salem city councilors voted unanimously to move forward with a plan for the possibility of implementing new rules on decorum and using metal detectors at public meetings. Councilors will also get a status update on a new city initiative to combat the effects of substance use in Salem.
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City council to discuss adding security guards, metal detectors at council meetings
Salem city councilors will discuss Tuesday night the possibility of implementing new rules on decorum and using metal detectors at public meetings. Councilors will also get a status update on a new city initiative to combat the effects of substance use in Salem.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Candidates, supporters react to vote results on Salem’s election night
Salem Reporter’s photographers captured the excitement and disappointment at two election night parties Tuesday night, where candidates learned the outcomes of initial ballot counts. The results showed councilor Vanessa Nordyke ahead in her challenge to Mayor Julie Hoy, and Dave Inbody and Betsy Vega poised to flip incumbent seats.
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Hoy concedes mayor’s race
Mayor Julie Hoy released a statement Wednesday afternoon conceding the race to challenger Vanessa Nordyke. The latest results show Nordyke holding around 56% of the votes.
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UPDATE: Nordyke appears headed to win in Salem mayor’s race
Incumbent Mayor Julie Hoy’s challenger Vanessa Nordyke, a city councilor, is ahead in the mayor’s race as of late Tuesday night, initial results show. Nordyke has received 55.6% of the vote as of 10 p.m., according to Marion and Polk county data.
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Progressives take early lead in most Salem City Council races, initial counts show
Initial ballot counts as of 8 p.m. Tuesday night show progressive candidates Dave Inbody, Linda Nishioka and Micki Varney and conservative candidate Betsy Vega taking an early lead. The races remain too close to call, and more ballots will be counted throughout election night.
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What’s on Salem’s ballots this May Election Day
There’s still time to cast votes in the Tuesday, May 19 election which will decide who leads the city of Salem. Here’s a roundup of who’s on the ballot.
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