Amanda Duncan (right) being administered the Oath of Office

Amanda Duncan (right) being administered the Oath of Office to serve as an alderwoman for the City of Salem by City Clerk Tammy Koller. In back are, East Ward alderwoman Kala Sisco, East Ward alderman Shawn Bolerjack, mayor Greg Parker and East Ward alderman Kyle Williams.

City of Salem West Ward Alderwoman Amanda Duncan submitted her resignation effective December 12, 2023, according to an email from the City of Salem Dec. 13.

Duncan was appointed to serve as West Ward Alderwoman in a 2-1 vote during a special meeting of the City of Salem Board of Aldermen in Sept. of 2022. Alderwoman Kala Sisco voted no. Duncan’s appointment filled the position left vacant by Tod Kinerk’s Sept. 13 resignation.