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We want your input on what budget cuts or other strategies city leaders should consider if voters don’t approve a payroll tax in the November election.

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At a Salem City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 18, city leaders proposed a five-year plan that included closing the west Salem branch of the public library, pulling city funding from homeless shelters and limit cleanings at public parks.

What would you like the city to do going forward?

You can find our poll here. We intend to publish the results in a future story and use it to inform our reporting.

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EVENTS: Rodeo finals, Viva Salem and stylish pups
Events in Salem this weekend include the city’s first Hispanic Heritage Festival, food from local entrepreneurs and dogs in costumes.
EVENTS: Rodeo finals, Viva Salem and stylish pups
Events in Salem this weekend include the city’s first Hispanic Heritage Festival, food from local entrepreneurs and dogs in costumes.
UPDATE: Council approves compromise motion on SCAN overlay zones
The Salem City Council meets Monday, Sept. 25, to consider a project that would remove an invasive plant from the Oxbow Slough in Minto-Brown Island Park, and revisit an ordinance…
UPDATE: Council approves compromise motion on SCAN overlay zones
The Salem City Council meets Monday, Sept. 25, to consider a project that would remove an invasive plant from the Oxbow Slough in Minto-Brown Island Park, and revisit an ordinance…
LISTEN IN: Teachers, school district are far apart on what pay raises should be given
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Pay raises for local teachers, a new clinic to care for…
LISTEN IN: Teachers, school district are far apart on what pay raises should be given
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Pay raises for local teachers, a new clinic to care for…
WEIGH IN: How should Salem handle its budget deficit?
Salem Reporter wants your input on which cuts or other strategies city leaders should consider if voters don’t approve a payroll tax in November.
WEIGH IN: How should Salem handle its budget deficit?
Salem Reporter wants your input on which cuts or other strategies city leaders should consider if voters don’t approve a payroll tax in November.
Superintendent says improvements urgent as tests show two out of three Salem kids can’t read proficiently
New state test data released Thursday shows local students performed worse on reading and math tests than in 2022. District leaders say they intend to focus on attendance and consistent…
Superintendent says improvements urgent as tests show two out of three Salem kids can’t read proficiently
New state test data released Thursday shows local students performed worse on reading and math tests than in 2022. District leaders say they intend to focus on attendance and consistent…

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A Town Hall open and free to the public will explore issues around Salem’s new wage tax. Salem Reporter is hosting the event Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Elsinore Theatre. Voters will get a chance to decide whether the tax stays in November. 

Hear from supporters and opponents, get facts about city spending. Salem Reporter journalists will question panelists. 

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