Salem City Council President Virginia Stapleton will not seek reelection, instead setting her sights on the state Capitol. The Salem-Reporter says Stapleton announced her campaign as a Democrat for House District 21 on Monday. She said her priorities will be supporting local government, especially schools and cities. Stapleton said she had been planning to wait a few years before running for the House, wanting to finish ongoing projects she’s leading on the council. If she wins the Democratic nomination, she’ll challenge Rep. Kevin Mannix for the seat representing north Salem.
City Council President To Run For Oregon House
