Julie Hoy has lived in Salem for 30+ years, raised her kids here, and built a local business. She served on City Council from 2022–2024, standing up for residents and affordability — including opposing the 0.7% employer payroll tax.

Julie ran for Mayor because Salem was headed in the wrong direction. She’s been Mayor for just over a year —but she’s working every day to get Salem back on track.

REAL PROGRESS:

Helped turn a nearly $30M deficit in the city budget into a projected surplus.
Expanded 7-day-a-week safety, cleanup, and outreach efforts.
Standing up for residents, not City Hall politics.

Priorities

Priorities for Salem

Public Safety:
Safer neighborhoods and cleaner public spaces.

Housing and Homelessness:
Coordinated response for real results.

Affordability:
Responsible budgets and no taxes without voter approval.

News & Updates

Overview of Salem’s Public Safety Collaboration

Over the past several months, our team has been hard at work strengthening partnerships and building a collaborative approach to public safety in Salem. Earlier this year, the City was selected to join the Bloomberg-Harvard City Leadership Initiative — a year-long program that helps cities address key challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Julie Hoy

Dec 9, 20252 min read

Leading a Culture of Preparedness

I recently completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training here in Salem — and I was surprised to learn that I’m the first mayor to ever go through the program.

Julie Hoy

Nov 17, 20251 min read

Salem Moves Forward: Budget Wins, Public Safety & Holiday Community Plans

In October, I sat down with the Salem Business Journal to talk about where our city stands today and where we’re headed next. From budget wins and new public safety efforts to plans for the upcoming holiday season, it was a great conversation about how we’re continuing to move Salem forward — together.

Julie Hoy

Nov 10, 20251 min read

Stay Connected

"Julie is a commonsense problem solver that never forgets the people she is serving. Salem will be better with her leadership."

Former State Senator Denyc Boles

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How To Get Involved

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Ideas for Salem
with Julie!

We can’t solve our problems if we keep trying the same things over and over. Do you have an idea you think the city should try?
I would love to hear it!

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