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Councilors approve licenses described as “seaworms” and adjourn
Summary
At a June 25 meeting, the City Council Committee on Ordinances, License, and Legal Affairs voted to grant certain licenses described in the record as “seaworms” by a 4-0 voice/hand vote; the committee then voted to adjourn.
Councilor Hworth moved to grant certain licenses described in the record as "seaworms" at a meeting of the City Council Committee on Ordinances, License, and Legal Affairs on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The motion was seconded and approved by the presiding officer, who recorded four in favor.
The committee met in person at City Council chambers, 93 Washington Street in Salem. The meeting notice said in-person attendance was the primary method of public access and that a webinar would be available; a webinar password (762270) was provided in the notice. The meeting announcement listed the committee's purpose as "discussing granting of certain licenses."
During a brief floor exchange, Councilor Hworth stated, "move these be granted." Councilor Hwood also placed a motion on the record to grant the licenses and Councilor Halapa seconded. The presiding officer called for those in favor and said, "I see three hands plus my own. The matter carries," indicating a unanimous approval among those present.
After completing the licensing item, Councilor Hworth moved to adjourn and the committee again recorded four in favor. The presiding officer closed the meeting with thanks to attendees.
The record shows no extended discussion, amendments, formal roll-call tallies, or other motions; both the licensing motion and the adjournment were resolved by voice/hand votes during the session.
