This episode is all about the Salem Payroll Tax. After all, Virginia was the "architect" of the whole thing. If you're into the drama, this episode is for you. But seriously, join us as we try to explain WHY the payroll tax happened in the first place, why it was sent to the voters, why it failed, and ultimately, why we're not any better off as a result. We will also touch base on next steps for generating revenue since the payroll tax is now off the table.

This is part three of a three episode series.

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How did the City of Salem get to the point where we're cutting 18 million dollars from our general fund? Join Vik and Virginia as they break down how the city budget even works and how we got here.

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This episode is going to leave you feeling so smart. Join Vik and Virginia as they break down Measures 5 and 50 and their impacts on local schools and our city. We also give a little insight into what Virginia thinks we should do to fix our problem and also what we've tried. Hint: It's controversial.

This is part two of a three episode series.

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Join Virginia and Vik as we discuss what we've been up to as the holidays approach and really lay the ground for helping our listeners understand how local Political Action Committees (PACS) and grassroots activist groups work. This is part two of a two part episode.

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Join Virginia and Vik as we discuss what we've been up to and really lay the ground for helping our listeners understand how the city of Salem is governed, the power of the City Council and its latest happenings, as well as some of the local players, unions, and neighborhood associations who have influence in our community. This is part one of a two part episode.

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*We are sorry for the static feedback on parts of this episode; our microphones were giving us some technical difficulties*

One correction in this episode--the city has made a 40 million dollar investment, not 50 million in the last few years.

Join Virginia Stapleton and Vik Schaaf, two very entertaining geriatric millennials, as we dive into local politics and educate the public on upcoming policy with plenty of humor along the way. We'll be sharing ways you can get involved in community activism and introducing you to business and civic leaders in our area. Get a behind the scenes look at what is happening in our city and state and get to know us and your local leaders as people. We're excited you're here and hope you'll subscribe and stick around! If you have questions you'd like answered on the pod, please reach out to us on our socials or through email!

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