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Three members of the Salem-Keizer School Board are the subject of a local parent’s recall petition.

Casity Trout recently submitted petitions to the Marion County Clerk alleging that Ashley Carson Cottingham, Osvaldo Avila and Karina Guzmán Ortiz have been dismissive of parents with differing political views and failed to prioritize students’ education. Find our story on the recall effort below.

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3 on school board targeted for recall following concealed carry ban, efforts to remove books
In recall petitions submitted to the Marion County Clerk, Casity Troutt alleges Ashley Carson Cottingham, Osvaldo Avila and Karina Guzmán Ortiz have been dismissive of parents objecting to policies and…
3 on school board targeted for recall following concealed carry ban, efforts to remove books
In recall petitions submitted to the Marion County Clerk, Casity Troutt alleges Ashley Carson Cottingham, Osvaldo Avila and Karina Guzmán Ortiz have been dismissive of parents objecting to policies and…
City ending homeless rent assistance program to make way for federal housing money
The city-funded program started in 2017 tried to house chronically homeless Salemites in private rentals, but city leaders say it’s no longer needed as more housing projects have been added…
City ending homeless rent assistance program to make way for federal housing money
The city-funded program started in 2017 tried to house chronically homeless Salemites in private rentals, but city leaders say it’s no longer needed as more housing projects have been added…
Reflections on the River, Walk-n-Wag slated for September
Salem has two returning events on the calendar at city parks in September, hosted by Willamette Vital Health.
Reflections on the River, Walk-n-Wag slated for September
Salem has two returning events on the calendar at city parks in September, hosted by Willamette Vital Health.

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