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Salem City Council votes to reappoint man despite past conviction

  • Kyle Hedquist, a convicted murderer, was reappointed to Salem's police review board by the City Council in a 5-4 vote, despite his history of executing a teenage girl in 1994.
  • Ward 6 City Councilor Mai Vang defended Hedquist's reappointment, stating he brings a unique perspective from the criminal justice system.
  • Hedquist's reappointment faced backlash, with the Salem Police Employees' Union and other officials criticizing the choice.
  • Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson called the appointment inappropriate for public safety oversight responsibilities.
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Statesman Journal broke the news in on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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