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READ IT: Mayor Julie Hoy’s full State of the City speech
Mayor Julie Hoy gave her first State of the City address on Wednesday, March 5, at the Salem Convention Center downtown. During her speech, Hoy endorsed a property tax increase that will appear on Salem voters’ May ballots and acknowledged that the city’s fiscal woes…
Mayor Julie Hoy voices support for property tax increase during State of the City address
Mayor Julie Hoy struck an optimistic tone in her first State of the City address, despite Salem’s large budget shortfall and the abrupt departure of the city manager. She said Salem remains strong and called on residents to work to improve the community.
Julie Hoy jumps right in as she prepares to be mayor, but her plans remain unclear
Julie Hoy will be sworn in Monday as Salem’s mayor, eight months after winning the office. She’s been busy attending meetings and events around the city in preparation, but has said little publicly or to local officials about specific plans for her office.
Buyer in Tokarski land deal would benefit from favorable city vote
Don Lulay Homes, a local developer buying land on Southeast Creekside Drive from a company linked to prominent Salem developer Larry Tokarksi, would get cost savings as a result of a city council vote on Oct. 14. Two city councilors who have received campaign contributions from both Tokarski and Lulay disclosed a conflict of interest in the deal but still voted to approve it.
Julie Hoy’s efforts to promote tire business prompted city ethics warning
In February, Salem City Councilor Julie Hoy’s push for the city to consider business with a local tire provider was met with a reminder from City Manager Keith Stahley about city ethics laws prohibiting councilors from influencing city contracts, according to city email records.
Chris Hoy appointed mayor as Bennett steps down
City councilors on Wednesday also appointed councilor-elect Julie Hoy (no relation) to Hoy's council seat.