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Andrew Smith
Salem City Council - Ward 2
About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
2 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Social Services
Utilize experts in the community to build mutual aid networks.
Environment / Energy
Explore new flood mitigation strategies and continue building green.
Wages / Job Benefits
Reclassify city employees as union when possible.
Housing
Building a rental registry to provide accountability, transparency, and a check on short-term rentals.
Environment / Energy
Ensure the wind terminal goes forward providing good jobs and clean energy.
Wages / Job Benefits
Reclassify city employees as union when possible.
Housing
Investing in a City Land Trust, SHA, North Shore CDC, and our Affordable Housing Trust where we can collectively manage affordable housing.
Education
Keep our schools focused on jobs of the future.
Environment / Energy
Ensure the wind terminal goes forward providing good jobs and clean energy.
Housing
Championing supportive housing efforts like Harborlight/ Lifebridge.
Immigration
Stand up for our newest American neighbors by protecting them from illegal deportation efforts.
Environment / Energy
Explore new flood mitigation strategies and continue building green.
Housing
Investing in a City Land Trust, SHA, North Shore CDC, and our Affordable Housing Trust where we can collectively manage affordable housing.
Education
Keep our schools focused on jobs of the future.
Immigration
Stand up for our newest American neighbors by protecting them from illegal deportation efforts.
Housing
Building a rental registry to provide accountability, transparency, and a check on short-term rentals.
Housing
Championing supportive housing efforts like Harborlight/ Lifebridge.
Social Services
Utilize experts in the community to build mutual aid networks.
Who I'm Running Against
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