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Salem City Council reappoints City Clerk Eileen Simons to 2027 term
Summary
The council unanimously reappointed Eileen Simons as Salem city clerk, citing modernization efforts and public support; the new term expires in June 2027.
The Salem City Council voted to reappoint Eileen Simons as city clerk, extending her term through June 28, 2027.
Councilor Prozniewski presented the Committee of the Whole recommendation endorsing reappointment, and the council confirmed the appointment by roll call vote, 10 in favor, none opposed, one absent. Councilors praised Simons for work modernizing public access to city records and supporting elections and meeting operations.
Tom Fiore, former city councilor, addressed the council during public testimony and urged unanimous reappointment of the clerk, praising her election oversight and administrative work. Several councilors thanked the clerk and her staff for improvements to transparency and technology, including forthcoming website upgrades.
With the confirmation, Simons will remain the city’s chief elections official and records custodian through mid‑2027. The council’s action followed a Committee of the Whole review that included discussion of the clerk’s duties, modernization initiatives and public engagement.
