Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Eleanor Ryan sit down with Salem Mayor Julia Hoy to discuss:

1. Julie's journey as a musician from age seven to performing locally
2. The evolution of music culture and how technology has transformed the industry
3. Upcoming community events, including the Paint Your Partner class at Ratchet Brewing
4. Salem's progress on mental health services and the new REACH pilot program
5. Downtown revitalization efforts and community development
6. Supporting veterans and addressing homelessness with compassion
7. The importance of meeting people where they're at during life's challenges
8. And much more!

Timestamps:

1. 00:00 - Welcome and introduction with Mayor Julie Hoy
2. 02:18 - Julie's musical journey and early songwriting at age seven
3. 05:08 - Musical influences and the changing landscape of the music industry
4. 08:13 - Technology's impact on music distribution and artist income
5. 01:43 - Paint Your Partner art class event at Ratchet Brewing (February 14th)
6. 55:11 - Mental health resources for veterans and community support
7. 56:15 - The REACH pilot program and psychiatric center expansion
8. 58:09 - Julie's campaign philosophy: "Hope for today and tomorrow."

Recorded live at Metronome in Salem.