Must Be Something In The Water (And It's Cloudy)

Please note this episode was recorded one week ago; prior to the news dropping in the Salem Reporter yesterday and today concerning Councilor Nishioka and the current mayor and the resignation of the Deputy City Manager for the library, parks and rec, and center 50+ Don't worry, we'll cover that one soon...But for today we're so excited to have former Mayor Chris Hoy back on the pod this week to discuss the round up of local politics. The topics in this episode are vast: Keizer City Council's DEI update Salem City Council's continued chaos and lack of transparencyHow Salem's Water System Works (and how we pay for it) Danielle Bethell's campaign kickoff (more about that later too)But on a happy note, we also talk about a really great Think Out Loud episode that just aired on OPB. Get out there and stay loud.Listen to the full interview with Governor Tina Kotek on Think Out Loud here: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/03/18/think-out-loud-oregon-governor-tina-kotek/If you have questions, topics you'd love discussed, or want to advertise on the pod, contact us:BUY MERCH: ⁠⁠https://demobrats.printify.me/⁠⁠Tiktok: VirginiaStapleton Bluesky: Demobrats Instagram:VoteVirginiaStapletonFacebook: Elect Virginia Stapletonemail us: [email protected] us Mondays at 8 AM for Willamette Wake-Up on KMUZ Radio! 100.7 FM / 88.5 FMStream demobrats on Youtube on the CC Media Channel Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!