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Records reveal Nishioka wanted to sue Hoy after Stahley resigned
Public records obtained by Salem Reporter pull back the curtain on events transpiring in the immediate aftermath of former Salem City Manager Keith Stahely’s abrupt resignation on Sunday, Feb. 9. Records revealed that Council President Linda Nishoika wanted to sue Mayor Julie Hoy and felt “used” and “gaslit,” after she was led to believe the majority of the city council wanted Stahley gone.
A timeline of statements surrounding Salem city manager’s resignation
City officials have issued multiple apparently contradictory statements about the circumstances surrounding City Manager Keith Stahley's abrupt departure last week. Salem Reporter collected them all in one place.
City reverses course, saying councilor never asked city manager to resign
City Attorney Dan Atchison and Council President Linda Nishioka both issued statements over the weekend disputing former Salem City Manager Keith Stahley’s characterization of the events leading up to his abrupt resignation last week. The statements said Nishioka never asked Stahley to resign and never suggested she represented the council.
Councilor Micki Varney breaks the silence about city manager’s resignation
In a statement, City Councilor Micki Varney said the public has a right to know what events led up to Stahley’s resignation and urged the community to be patient as more information comes to light.
Mayor Julie Hoy set in motion events that led to Keith Stahley’s abrupt resignation
The city of Salem released a timeline and explanation of events leading up to City Manager Keith Stahley’s abrupt departure. According to the statement, City Council President Linda Nishioka asked Stahley to resign on behalf of the mayor and majority of councilors.
Salem council president sought city manager’s resignation
Former City Manager Keith Stahley’s resignation letter submitted over the weekend indicated Council President Linda Nishioka requested he resign on Friday on behalf of the mayor and majority of the city council. Salem Mayor Julie Hoy said leading up to the vote that his departure was partially due to a poor performance audit released last month.
Council accepts city manager Stahley’s resignation, provides little public explanation
City councilors met in a closed session before Monday night’s council meeting to “consider the dismissal or discipline of an employee” just before voting publicly to accept Keith Stahley’s abrupt resignation.
Stahley out as Salem city manager
Salem city councilors stayed silent Monday after City Manager Keith Stahley’s office was abruptly vacated.
Report faults Salem city manager’s leadership, urges changes
A preliminary performance audit of the Salem City Manager's Office showed that city leaders are overly focused on day-to-day tasks at the expense of setting clear goals and priorities, leaving overworked city employees without a clear focus.