Is there someone you would have liked to see on ballot for City Council who wasn't there today? In your version of a perfect world, who would have been on the ballot and snagged your vote today? Let us know in the comments.

The following is the fourth and final question asked of all candidates running for a position on the City Council.

 All were provided the same questions. Answers have not been modified except where minor typographical errors were made. There have been no alterations that affect meaning. Candidate answers are presented in alphabetical order by last name.

 The presence of an asterisk (*) indicates a candidate is an incumbent. What is the biggest issue or issues the city faces and what is your stance/thoughts on that issue? WARD 1 Robert McCarthy* (unopposed candidate) — The biggest issue …

The following is the third of four questions asked of all candidates running for a position on the School Committee.All were provided the same questions. Before September's primary, School Committee candidates answered questions pertaining to school issues. Some of the questions in this final round of Q&A were the same, but they were given the opportunity to modify their answers if desired. Some indicated their stance on the issue remains the same. In these cases, we have re-printed original answers and noted this below. Answers have not been modified except where minor typographical errors …

The following is the third of four questions asked of all candidates running for a position on the City Council.

 All were provided the same questions. Before September's primary, At-Large candidates answered questions pertaining to City issues. Some of the questions in this final round of Q&A were the same, but councilors were given the opportunity to modify their answers if desired. Some At-Large candidates did not send new answers or indicated their stance on the issue remains the same. In these cases, we have re-printed original answers and noted this below. Answers have not been …

The following is the second of four questions asked of all candidates running for a position on the City Council.All were provided the same questions. Before September's primary, At-Large candidates answered questions pertaining to City issues. Some of the questions in this final round of Q&A were the same, but councilors were given the opportunity to modify their answers if desired. Some At-Large candidates did not send new answers or indicated their stance on the issue remains the same. In these cases, we have re-printed original answers and noted this below. Answers have not been modified …

The following is the first of four questions asked of all candidates running for a position on the City Council.All were provided the same questions. Before September's primary, At-Large candidates answered questions pertaining to City issues. Some of the questions in this final round of Q&A were the same, but councilors were given the opportunity to modify their answers if desired. Some At-Large candidates did not send new answers or indicated their stance on the issue remains the same. In these cases, we have re-printed original answers and noted this below. Answers have not been modified …

We want to know how you're thinking as we approach the Nov. 8 election. What were your thoughts on last night's debate? What about the October debate at the Moose? We'll be running questions and answers from all candidates — City Council and School Committee — on our site all this week as well as election related polls. In light of last night's debate, take our poll to let us know how you're feeling about the at-large race. Tell us the reason for your answer in the comments.

Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. the At-Large candidates take on environmental and waterfront issues at the Bentley School. Be sure to keep up on the debate by following our live blog beginning a 6 p.m. Feel free to comment and interact on our blog and get in touch on Twitter @SalemPatch. To catch up on the issues discussed at the last debate, click here.

Salem Patch will be live blogging Tuesday's At-large councilor debate at the Bentley School. Scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the forum will have a specific focus on environmental and waterfront issues that affect the Witch City. The event is sponsored by SAFE, the Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association and the Salem News.Salem Patch also maintained a live blog during the recent debate at the Moose Lodge. Take a peek at our first blog to get a preview of what you can expect and how you can participate.We welcome your participation during the debate via Twitter (connect with us @…

The following was submitted by Joan B. Lovely. Her fundraising event will be held at 43 Church on Oct. 20.

The following was submitted by candidate Darek Barcikowski. A fundraiser is to be held Oct. 20 at Polonia.

Salem Patch will be live blogging the At-Large Candidates Forum at the Moose Lodge this evening beginning at 6 p.m. As the At-Large candidates discuss the issues in a forum moderated by Jim McCallister, we'll keep you up-to-date on what's happening. The blog will be live at 6 p.m. We'll alert you when we're up on Facebook and Twitter. Then, we'll keep you in the loop until the end of the night. We'll also be taking your comments, which you can send to us by commenting directly on the blog or tweeting at to us on Twitter @SalemPatch.Join us as we actively discuss Salem's future and look …

Salemites have cast their primary votes. The fields for the At-Large and School Committee races are set for November. Salem Patch caught up with some candidates in City Hall Tuesday night. Watch our video to find out what they had to say.

Salem has voted in the primary. Only eight percent of Salem's 25,758 registered voters came out on Tuesday to vote for At-Large and School Committee candidates. For At-Large and School Committee rankings by vote, see the listings below. For complete ward and precinct information for both races, click here. At-Large City Council Primary Eight of 10 candidates made it through the primary election. In the end, all of Salem's City Council incumbents made it through to the Nov. 8 election; Matthew J. Richard and Kenneth A. Sawicki will not proceed to the general election. Joan B. Lovely Steven A. …

The primary election results for At-Large and School Committee Candidates are in. This is how candidates stacked up. These are official results from City Hall. We'll have a moment with some of the candidates as well as results by ward and precinct in the morning.   Councilor-At-Large Race — Eight spots open for Nov. 8 Election. Councilor-At-Large   Steven A. Pinto* 813 Kenneth A. Sawicki 173 Matthew J. Fraser 199 Teasie F. Riley Goggin 536 Darek Barcikowski 568 Matthew J. Richard 198 Arthur C. Sargent III* 777 Kevin R. Carr Jr. 643 Thomas H. Furey* 795 Joan B. Lovely* 1136 Not Moving on to …

The following is the last of six questions we asked the 10 at-Large candidates who are running against each other in a primary on Sept. 20. All Councilor-at-Large candidates were provided the same questions either via email or by hand. All acknowledged receipt of the questions. Answers have not been modified except where minor typographical errors were made. There have been no alterations that affect meaning.Candidate answers are presented in alphabetical order by last name.The presence of an asterisk (*) indicates a candidate is an incumbent. The transfer station — Should it remain as city …

The following is the fifth of six questions we asked the 10 at-Large candidates who are running against each other in a primary on Sept. 20. All Councilor-at-Large candidates were provided the same questions either via email or by hand. All acknowledged receipt of the questions. Answers have not been modified except where minor typographical errors were made. There have been no alterations that affect meaning.Candidate answers are presented in alphabetical order by last name.The presence of an asterisk (*) indicates a candidate is an incumbent.   Darek Barcikowski "The tone and lack of …

The following is the fourth of six questions we asked the 10 at-Large candidates who are running against each other in a primary on Sept. 20. All Councilor-at-Large candidates were provided the same questions either via email or by hand. All acknowledged receipt of the questions. Answers have not been modified except where minor typographical errors were made. There have been no alterations that affect meaning.Candidate answers are presented in alphabetical order by last name.The presence of an asterisk (*) indicates a candidate is an incumbent. Wind turbine — Since the conversation is recent…

The following is the third of six questions we asked the 10 at-Large candidates who are running against each other in a primary on Sept. 20. All Councilor-at-Large candidates were provided the same questions either via email or by hand. All acknowledged receipt of the questions. Answers have not been modified except where minor typographical errors were made. There have been no alterations that affect meaning.Candidate answers are presented in alphabetical order by last name.The presence of an asterisk (*) indicates a candidate is an incumbent. Commercial development — Lowe's, Salem Oil & …

The following is the second of six questions we asked the 10 at-Large candidates who are running against each other in a primary on Sept. 20. All Councilor-at-Large candidates were provided the same questions either via email or by hand. All acknowledged receipt of the questions. Answers have not been modified except where minor typographical errors were made. There have been no alterations that affect meaning.Candidate answers are presented in alphabetical order by last name.The presence of an asterisk (*) indicates a candidate is an incumbent. 3. Special Education program in the school — …