With the Primary Election just over a month away (May 19, 2026), our Forum Speaker Series is proud to present all eight Salem City Council Candidates for a live debate on Monday, April 13!
WHAT: Forum Speaker Series – Salem City Council Candidates Debate
WHEN: Monday, April 13, 2026; 11:30am to 1:30pm
WHERE: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street SE
CANDIDATES:
- Ward 2: Council President Linda Nishioka (Incumbent) and Candidate Manny Martinez
- Ward 4: Councilor Deanna Gwyn (Incumbent) and Candidate Dave Inbody
- Ward 6: Councilor Mai Vang (Incumbent) and Candidate Betsy Vega
- Ward 8: Councilor Micki Varney (Incumbent) and Candidate Chris Cummings
GET TICKETS: https://salemchamber.org/events/forum-speaker-series/
As we prepare to vote on these key elected positions next month, this will be the perfect time to hear from the candidates directly and inform your decision on who should represent Salem on City Council.
To make this luncheon event more accessible for the community, we are offering a special non-member ticket price to match the member price and a $15 option to attend without adding lunch.
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Forum Speaker Series Presenting Sponsor, Hagan Hamilton Insurance Solutions, and to Hunter Communications, for making this event possible.
