Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
If you cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, odds are you voted against the city of Salem’s payroll tax.
82% of voters rejected the measure — and in the weeks leading up to the vote, we heard concerns about the tax from across the political spectrum, as well as some messages of support.
We’ve asked city councilors today what lesson they’re taking from the overwhelming defeat and will publish their responses tomorrow morning.
But we’d also like to hear from you.
If you voted no on the tax, what message did you intend to send the city council and city leaders? What would you like them to do next to address the city’d budget challenges, and what questions do you still have?
If you voted yes, what lesson are you drawing from the defeat? What options would you like to see Salem consider instead?
Share any thoughts with Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected]. We may publish a selection of responses, and we’ll use them to guide our ongoing coverage of what’s next for Salem.
Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime of day or night on our website.
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State mediators canceled an initial session Wednesday intended to mediate between the Salem-Keizer School District and its teacher union, saying mediators were needed elsewhere as labor fights heat up across…
8 Nov 2023
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State mediators canceled an initial session Wednesday intended to mediate between the Salem-Keizer School District and its teacher union, saying mediators were needed elsewhere as labor fights heat up across…
8 Nov 2023
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In the first meeting of its kind, south Salem city councilors addressed questions from constituents about affordable housing, codes and city spending.
8 Nov 2023
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In the first meeting of its kind, south Salem city councilors addressed questions from constituents about affordable housing, codes and city spending.
8 Nov 2023
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AROUND OREGON: Congressman Cliff Bentz is going public with his opposition to Wyden-led legislation that would preserve Owyhee Canyonlands. He rejects the compromise reached by ranchers and enviornmentalists and aims…
8 Nov 2023
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AROUND OREGON: Congressman Cliff Bentz is going public with his opposition to Wyden-led legislation that would preserve Owyhee Canyonlands. He rejects the compromise reached by ranchers and enviornmentalists and aims…
8 Nov 2023
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