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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Garage sales, tree planting and more happening around Salem in May
Many of Salem's neighborhood associations are hosting garage sales and clean-up events over the coming weeks.
UPDATED: Council approves crosswalk projects, tax break for new apartments
Councilors will vote Monday on whether to exempt from property taxes the High Street Apartments, a 105-unit development planned for a vacant downtown lot.
Major donors largely mum on why they are fueling Julie Hoy’s mayoral campaign
The election for Salem’s next mayor has generated over a quarter million dollars in campaign contributions, most of it to Julie Hoy. The Oregon REALTORS PAC, who donated the most, said they liked her willingness to talk about issues. Most of the other top donors did not reply to requests for comment, or declined to share.
BUILDING SALEM: Edgewater retail development stalled due to high construction costs
Edgewater Landing, a retail building on the south edge of Edgewater Street, has been in the works for years. Site work was recently completed, but construction won’t start until enough space is leased to justify construction costs.
Salem budget committee votes to keep water on, continue programs in city parks
The city’s budget committee voted on May 8 to recommend using more than $500,000 from the city’s tourism fund to keep Salem’s parks and splash pads operational and to continue a number of community programs.
Community polling shows most Salemites would pay more for fire, police
The results of a city task force’s community survey and town hall showed Salem wants better services, and wants wealthier people to pay more for them. Task force members will be grappling with the demands of the community and what’s feasible.
Budget committee restores graffiti abatement, but splash pads up in the air
Members of Salem’s budget committee recently considered ways to keep city funding for splash pad operations and other parks maintenance and events this summer. The committee wants more city details before recommending what to do.
Salem archaeologists dig up 1840s ceramics as search for Methodist parsonage continues
Salem’s award-winning approach to archeological preservation will be showcased on Saturday during a public event at the Willamette Heritage Center.
Council candidate Matthews skipped voting in local elections for years
Public records show city council candidate Shane Matthews has voted in just one quarter of elections since he registered in Marion County. Candidate Celine Coleman failed to vote in the special election on Salem’s payroll tax due to a damaged ballot, she said.