In this episode, Virginia, Vik, and Chris discuss best practices for contacting your elected officials, local payroll taxes being implemented and explored in Springfield and Corvallis, service cuts our community is experiencing visible and not visible, the Salem Reporter's lawsuit against Commissioner Danielle Bethell, upcoming elections in Salem and Keizer, run off elections in West Salem, and the unknown outcome of the city's investigation into the election in Salem's Ward 6. Spoiler alert: YOUR VOTE MATTERS. LIKE IT REALLY MATTERS.

Your volunteer hours matter also--speaking of which--join us for Virginia's general election canvass kickoff July 26th, 4 PM, in Keizer. SIGN UP HERE: ⁠https://www.mobilize.us/electvirginiastapleton/event/979245/⁠

Info on Springfield and Corvallis payroll taxes:

⁠https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/springfield/2026/06/02/springfield-city-council-approves-payroll-tax/⁠

⁠https://corvallisadvocate.com/city-staff-recommends-flat-payroll-and-income-taxes-to-pay-deficit-build-buildings/⁠

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