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Council affirms volunteer leadership for Salem Ambulance Association
Summary
The council approved the Salem Ambulance Association’s volunteer-elected officers for January 2026, including 1st Lieutenant Lisa Horton and 2nd Lieutenant James Ealey; Captain Karen Boothe presented the slate.
The Salem City Council unanimously accepted the volunteer-elected leadership slate for the Salem Ambulance Association on Jan. 7.
Captain Karen Boothe presented the annual officer results and asked the council to confirm the team: 1st Lieutenant Lisa Horton, 2nd Lieutenant James Ealey, Secretary Layne Farley, Training Officers Kenneth Wright and Marcia Ealey, and Historian/Activity Chairperson Lori Farley. The council approved the slate on a motion by Councilperson Paul Taylor, seconded by Councilperson Cynthia Deveraux Rees (vote: 5–0). Boothe noted four positions require advanced EMT training and the association follows bylaws requiring a secret election each year.
Why it matters: The Salem Ambulance Association is a volunteer organization that supports emergency response in Salem; confirming officers ensures continuity for training and operational leadership in the volunteer ambulance service.
