Salem City Council Ward 6 · Nov 3, 2026
Betsy Vega
Candidate for City Council Ward 6
Betsy Vega is running for Salem City Council Ward 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Small business owner, balloon artist and bookkeeper, and a former child protective services worker. Serves on the Marion County Sheriff's Advisory Committee.
- Endorsed by
- Salem Police Employees' Union, Salem Firefighters Local 314, Salem Chamber, Taxpayers Association of Oregon, former City Councilor Jose Gonzalez, Jonathan Castro Monroy, Pastor Jerry Miranda. Marion County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General (City of Salem statements, pp. 26-27)
- Campaign website
- www.betsyforsalem.com
Vanessa Nordyke (mayor), Linda Nishioka (Ward 2), Dave Inbody (Ward 4) and Betsy Vega (Ward 6) are the only candidates listed for their offices on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot. City of Salem
Where Betsy Vega stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Says companies that want to build data centers in Salem should be held accountable on transparency, community benefit, utility costs and pollution.
“we certainly must hold mega corporations who want to build data centers in Salem accountable”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General (City of Salem statements, pp. 26-27)
Homelessness1 sourced position
Favors treatment for people with addiction over what she calls enabling destructive behaviors.
“Instead, Betsy believes in the transforming power of proven treatment for those struggling with addiction and drugs, not enabling destructive behaviors that hurt themselves and our community.”
Own statementBetsy Vega campaign website
Budget1 sourced position
Opposes higher city fees and new taxes on families and businesses.
“City Council cannot keep squeezing families and businesses with higher fees and new taxes while ignoring pressing public safety challenges.”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, May 19, 2026 Primary (City of Salem statements, pp. 20-23)
Transportation taxes1 sourced position
Pledges to oppose new transportation taxes.
“As your city councilor, I will oppose efforts to raise new transportation taxes!”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, May 19, 2026 Primary (City of Salem statements, pp. 20-23)
Also running for City Council Ward 6
No one else is running for this seat.
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