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| RVAR Endorses Candidates in Roanoke City & Salem |
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RVAR's Board of Directors has endorsed candidates in the upcoming elections for Roanoke City and Salem City Council races. Candidates in both jurisdictions participated in interviews with questions focused on economic development and regional cooperation, top priorities facing the two Cities, assets and challenges, area growth and their vision. Roanoke has 6 candidates running for three seats and Salem has four candidates vying for three seats. Each Council candidate will receive a $1,000 RPAC contribution to their individual campaigns. The Board of Directors also endorsed Roanoke City Mayoral candidate, Sherman Lea. Mr. Lea, who also participated in the interview process, is running unopposed. Mr. Lea will receive a $500 RPAC contribution to his campaign, since he is running unopposed. Roanoke City Mayor & Council Endorsed Candidates:
Salem City Council Endorsed Candidates:
Special thanks to RVAR's Governmental Affairs Committee and the members of the interview panels for their efforts to conduct interviews for these contested races. |
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Michelle Dykstra 
John Garland 
Anita Price
