Mark W. Henrickson
Candidate for Salem City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Construction and development business owner
- Campaign website
- henricksonforsalem.com
Lifelong Salem resident who has run a construction and development business in the Roanoke Valley for more than 30 years. Serves on the Salem Planning Commission and is a past president of the Rotary Club of Salem.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Education
Opposes holding a school sales tax referendum now.
He said the question could be revisited based on future capital needs.
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“There is not a need to call for a referendum to increase sales taxes to support the schools at this time.”
Housing
Supports timely inspections and reasonable building regulations.
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“It is important that the city provide timely inspections and reasonable regulations for the oversight of safe accessible homes and businesses.”
Economy & jobs
Supports more hotel capacity to keep tourism revenue in Salem.
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“There is insufficient hotel space to support the number of visitors we bring into Salem. … It is important to support the plan to continue to strengthen tourism”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports investing in infrastructure to keep pace with growth.
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“A significant challenge with growth is the need to invest wisely in essential infrastructure”
Government & transparency
Supports reviewing zoning ordinances for a modern city.
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“there is a need to review of zoning ordinances to ensure they support a modern city”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark W. Henrickson on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Salem (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: City of Salem
Election filing · City of Salem Electoral Board · salemva.gov
- How to vote in Salem: Salem City Council candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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