As a first time candidate, this has been quite the ride. After topping the Ward 6 Preliminary Election in September, I went on to also win the November 5th election — by one vote. A recount was requested by my opponent and it occurred on November 25th. The results of the recount confirmed my one… Continue reading End of Year Update
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Thank you!
Well, that was quite the day! Thank you to everyone that came out and voted yesterday – clearly, YOUR vote *really* matters! As a newcomer to politics and a first-time candidate, my campaign has been full of new experiences…. and it is not quite over yet. With a recount likely to be requested, I am… Continue reading Thank you!
Election Info Round-Up
For those looking for some last-minute guidance, I have rounded up some information from the city, profile recaps, debate recordings and more: Message from the City of Salem: Tuesday, November 5th is the City of Salem’s Biennial Election.The Polls will be open for voting from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.Also, a reminder to all Ward… Continue reading Election Info Round-Up
Campaign update
Communication: It’s important. It’s vital. It’s something I work hard at. And that is why I have chosen to post a response to the opposition letters, some anonymous, some not, that are appearing in residents’ mailboxes and on their doorsteps. I began this campaign by often introducing myself as a “long-time listener, first-time caller” to… Continue reading Campaign update
Endorsement from The Salem News
I am, again, honored to have received an endorsement from The Salem News: “Megan Riccardi, a longtime city volunteer who has a clear plan for communicating with constituents, is clearly the strongest candidate in Ward 6.” Thank you for your endorsement, The Salem News! Read the full editorial here: https://www.salemnews.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-a-new-start-in-salem/article_a36edf19-d008-52f0-b561-64e6d6e06bec.html?fbclid=IwAR3MI7VROZCU8WS5oYQluYxSwH5DYyL201w-h6shv2Vtku_3p0KtHdPgz2M Along with their recap of the… Continue reading Endorsement from The Salem News