Salem City Council moves forward proposal for business licensing

Salem city councilors voted 6-3 Monday to advance a conversation about a potential local business licensing program as a means to combat human trafficking.

The matter will now be examined by city staff who will eventually produce a report outlining what a possible business licensing program would entail, and what it would cost to develop, administer and enforce, said city spokesman Trevor Smith. 

City council will later make a decision on whether or not to…