Hoy vs. Hoy in the race to be Salem’s next mayor
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. The Salem mayoral race pits an incumbent mayor against a sitting city councilor and is drawing record-breaking campaign dollars. Mayor Chris Hoy is running against Ward 6 Councilor Julie […]
Read MoreSalem City Council to discuss ambulance provider switch | #citycouncil
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The issue of whether to continue using a private ambulance company or switch to Salem Fire emergency services is back before the Salem City Council on Monday. The city considered ending its contract with Falck Northwest and taking over emergency medical service response at the last regular meeting but ultimately tabled the issue to allow […]
Read MoreSalem councilors consider cutting 33 vacant positions | #citycouncil
Salem City Council will hold a public hearing Monday and vote on whether to amend the 2024 budget and eliminate 33 vacant positions. The changes are needed due to a budget deficit. With the failure of the payroll tax measure, the city must amend the budget as staff continue to find other sources of revenue. […]
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