Salem plans to redraw wards next month
The city of Salem plans to redraw its eight wards to make sure the population in each is as equal as possible.
Each ward is represented by one Salem city councilor.
The Mid-Willamette Council of Governments analyzed the latest Census data and prepared three alternative ward boundary maps for a process known as “ward reapportionment,” which happens each decade.
The city said the options should be available in early November and presented to the Salem City Council on Nov. 8.
Salem will hold virtual open houses following that meeting where people can share comments and ask questions.
The council will select a final alternative in late November.
People can subscribe to updates on the process here.
-Saphara Harrell
