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Good morning, Salem.

We’re a week away from the Salem Reporter Town Hall that is focused on city elections.

You’re invited to help.

One portion of the program will have two reporters questioning a candidate for mayor, Vanessa Nordyke. She is a Salem city councilor who wants to replace Mayor Julie Hoy.

If you were on stage with Nordyke, what would you ask?

Send your question to Managing Editor Alexander by email to [email protected].

The best questions are those that relate to current issues facing the community and city government.

Allow us to note that Hoy has declined to participate in the Town Hall.

Read that story below, and head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.

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PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Oregon Capitol for Cherry Blossom Day

Taiko drummers on the steps of the Oregon Capitol kicked off Salem’s annual celebration of Cherry Blossom Day. The trees will remain lit at night through Saturday, April 4. To…

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Salem Health spent $162 million in 2024 on subsidized care, other community programs

New state data shows Salem’s only hospital spent more than state law requires on health care services benefitting the community in 2024. The bulk of the money went to cover…

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Oregon voters have rejected most laws in referendums, with many decided outside November

Oregon voters have shot down nearly two-thirds of laws referred to the ballot through the referendum process in Oregon history. To comment on this story, use the form at the…

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SALEM REPORTER TOWN HALL: CITY ELECTIONS

Meet the people who want to run Salem city government. Our special live program will include all eight candidates for Salem City Council and the challenger who wants to become mayor. The event is Tuesday, March 31, at the Elsinore Theatre and your tickets are free in advance. Doors open at 5 p.m. so you can meet the candidates and the program begins at 6 p.m. The show will be broadcast by Capital Community Media in a collaboration to deliver this important community service. TOWN HALL TICKETS: FREE

SEE LOCAL EVENTS: Our events calendar lets you browse what’s happening in Salem – completely free. Want to submit an upcoming event? You can do that here.

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PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Oregon Capitol for Cherry Blossom Day

Salem Health spent $162 million in 2024 on subsidized care, other community programs

Oregon voters have rejected most laws in referendums, with many decided outside November

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