Political newcomer, Incumbents win tight Salem City Council election Ian Price May 4, 2016 1 minute read Every vote counted in the race for three Salem City Council seats yesterday with a first-time candidate narrowly securing a spot. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Democrats win some, lose some in City Council raceNext: Star Trek’s George Takei, Bowers summit on Mill Mountain Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0