This podcast was recorded on Thursday, October 2. Some developments may have taken place since then.

Chris Hoy joins Virginia to give us all an update on the State of Downtown Meeting that occurred last week which was hosted by the Salem Mainstreet group. Things got a little bizarre at 8 AM. Chris also gives us a follow up on the investigation into the ethics of our Salem Mayor and City Council and asks the question, why didn't the mayor sign a letter alongside the mayors of Oregon's other major cities to oppose the President's deployment of the National Guard in Portland?

Learn more:

Brian Hines Blog

Salem Reporter Article

Statesman Journal Article

Petition to hold Mayor Julie Hoy accountable

The Next Salem City Council meeting is October 13th at 6 PM at the Salem Library Auditorium.

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