Salem City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Dave Inbody
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
Dave Inbody is running for Salem City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Operations director for Medicaid at the Oregon Health Authority. Former deputy director of Deschutes County Health Services.
- Endorsed by
- Senator Deb Patterson, Representative Tom Andersen, Councilors Linda Nishioka, Vanessa Nordyke, Micki Varney and Mai Vang, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, UFCW Local 555, AFSCME Local 2067, Basic Rights Oregon. Marion County Voters' Pamphlet, May 19, 2026 Primary (City of Salem statements, pp. 20-23)
- Campaign website
- www.daveforsalem.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 Dave Inbody stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by Salem Reporter
Said housing first works better than treatment-first or abstinence programs.
“Housing first works better than treatment first, it works better than any kind of abstinence program”
Forum answerSalem Reporter · Apr 14, 2026
Budget2 sourced positions
as reported by Salem Reporter; not a direct quote
Said balancing the budget before the levy ends will mean conversations about cutting or changing current city services.
Forum answerSalem Reporter · Apr 14, 2026
Lists fiscal security among his priorities.
“I will pursue long-term fiscal stability to keep Salem safe, protect city services, and make meaningful investments for the future.”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, May 19, 2026 Primary (City of Salem statements, pp. 20-23)
Also running for City Council Ward 4
No one else is running for this seat.
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