Forum held for City Council candidates
Pictured during the forum are Anne Marie Green, from left, Hunter Holliday, moderator Eddie Hite, Randy Foley and John Saunders. Photo by Aila Boyd. Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Salem Kiwanis Club held a forum Tuesday at the Salem Civic Center for the four candidates who are running for Salem City Council in this November’s election. Attendees of the forum heard from candidates John Saunders, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green and Hunter Holliday. Candidates gave opening speeches, took questions and delivered closing statements. The four candidates are running for two seats. ...
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