New City Council, Same 14 Million Dollar Deficit

Salem has a new Mayor and a brand new City Council. While the progressive edge looks to be holding, we can always count on the Chamber of Commerce and the Home Builders to do everything they can to get their way. Join us as we introduce you to your new City Council, your new mayor, and break down the energy in the room for the first gathering in Council Chambers this year. We will be watching the Council closely, especially leading up to the May 2025 election and the looming budget shortfall before all of us. The book Virginia references in the podcast is Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger and it is available at the Salem Public Library in book, ebook, and audio book formats. If you have questions, topics you'd love discussed, or want to advertise on the pod, contact us: Tiktok: VirginiaStapleton Bluesky: Demobrats Instagram:VoteVirginiaStapleton // TellYourFriendsOregon Facebook: Elect Virginia Stapleton email us: [email protected] Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!