There are still two and a half months to take out nomination papers for this year's City Council elections, but it's never too late to start taking a look at the race.
The deadline for taking out nomination papers is July 29. Preliminary elections are scheduled for Sept. 20, and residents will make a final decision on their Council representatives-of-choice on Nov. 8.
Tables below outline both incumbents and newcomers who are gearing up for the race.
| Councilor-at-Large |
| Joan B. Lovely (incumbent) |
| Arthur C. Sargent III (incumbent) |
| Steven A. Pinto (incumbent) |
| Thomas H. Furey (incumbent) |
| Justin Mattera |
| Teasie Riley Goggin |
| Kevin Carr |
| Ward 1 |
| Robert K. McCarthy (incumbent) |
| Doug Sarno |
| Matthew Richard |
| Ward 2 |
| Michael Sosnowski (incumbent) |
| Matthew Fraser |
| Ward 3 |
| Jean M. Pelletier (incumbent) |
| Ward 4 |
| Jerry L. Ryan (incumbent) |
| Ward 5 |
| John H. Ronan (incumbent) |
| Ward 6 |
| Paul C. Prevey (incumbent) |
| Ward 7 |
| Joseph A. O'Keefe (incumbent) |
Mike Blatty
12:06 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sounds like these races are really heating up!
KlassySalem
3:28 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
When are you pulling papers? JP needs an opponent.
Justin Mattera
7:58 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
I hope to bring a great young voice to the city, looking forward to serving all in Salem!
Meg Elizabeth
7:56 am on Wednesday, May 18, 2011
How do you find out what ward you are?
Ancient Observer
11:59 am on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Call the elections office at City Hall. You could also give a general idea of where you live here and someone will tell you.
Aubry Bracco
8:58 am on Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Hi Meg, check out second link from the bottom: http://www.salem.com/Pages/SalemMA_WebDocs/maps
Meg Elizabeth
1:56 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Thanks!