By Saphara Harrell and Ardeshir Tabrizian - Salem Reporter
Short legislative session proves fruitful for Salem’s homelessness efforts
Oregon Legislature. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem will get millions of dollars to fund micro shelter villages, affordable housing and airport improvements after the 2022 Legislative session ended last week. Most of the money Salem is getting is through HB 5202.…
Salem councilor Chris Hoy appointed to vacant Oregon House seat
Salem City Councilor Chris Hoy. (Courtesy/ Chris Hoy) The Marion County Board of Commissioners in a split vote Wednesday afternoon selected Salem City Councilor Chris Hoy to fill a vacant seat in the state Legislature. The House District 21 seat,…
Safer roads for Marion County, more sidewalks in the city possible with new federal cash
Sidewalk damage on Pearl Street Northeast on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Marion and Polk county residents may soon find it easier to walk on neighborhood streets or safer to cross the road as millions of dollars in…