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Local resident Jim Harrington announces run for Salem City Council at-large seat
Summary
Jim Harrington told the council during public comment he intends to run in the May primary for the at-large council seat opening and cited prior community involvement including work on a school levy.
During the public comment portion of the Jan. 28 Salem City Council meeting, resident Jim Harrington introduced himself and said he will run in the May primary for the at‑large council seat that will open.
Harrington said he grew up in Salem, graduated from Salem High School in 1982, lived in Chicago for 35 years and returned four years ago. He told the council he helped with getting a new school levy passed and said, if elected, he would "work with all of you to get more wins for Salem." The remarks were a public comment and not a formal filing or council endorsement.
Ending Harrington concluded by thanking the council for the opportunity to speak. The comments were recorded during the public comment period and do not constitute official action by the council.
