Salem Monthly City Election Forum

Salem Monthly City Election Forum 2008

On February 28, 2008, Salem Monthly / WillametteLive and Willamette University hosted a city election forum where local candidates came to participate in a discussion about the challenges that will face Salem in the near future.

The candidates in attendance were: Lloyd Chapman, candidate for Mayor; Councilor Chuck Bennett, running for re-election in Ward 1; Diana Dickey, candidate for Ward 5. Salem Monthly Assistant Editor Cliff Boyer was moderator for the evening.

Welcome / Introduction:



Opening Statements:



Public Participation:



Planning Committee Appointments:



Growth and Development Part 1:



Growth and Development Part 2:



Growth and Development Part 3:



Environment:





Downtown Issues Part 1:



Downtown Issues - Parking:



Downtown Issues - EID:



Economy:



Economy Part 2:



Airport Concerns:



The City's Role in Federal Issues:



Closing Statements: