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Councilors who voted no on payroll tax address Salem budget questions
With the referendum for payroll tax heading to the November ballot, Salem Reporter sent additional questions to the councilors who voted against the tax about how the city should address a budget shortfall and potential cuts that would occur if the tax was voted down.
UPDATE: Councilors approve plans for west Salem apartment complex
The Salem City Council meets Monday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. to consider a motion to host discussions with constituents, plans for a west Salem apartment complex and to hear an update about ongoing infrastructure bond-funded projects.
Salem payroll tax heading to November ballot
County officials confirmed Friday that the petition to put the Salem Payroll tax on the November ballot reached the required 3,986 verified signatures to qualify for the election.
Stay cool during Salem’s hottest week of summer yet
Salem is forecasted to have highs in the 100s next week from Sunday through Wednesday, prompting health advisories and a citywide burn ban.
Disability group accuses Marion County of thwarting federal court order over mental health patients
Disability Rights Oregon says Marion County judges are undermining an agreement to ease crowding in the Oregon State Hospital
Affordable apartments for dozens of veterans nearly complete
Peter Courtney joined a crowd of hundreds Thursday to celebrate the near-completion of the YMCA veteran housing project that bears his name. Apartments will open in January.
Oregon employment officials prep for launch of paid leave program
State officials predict there will be bumps along the way as Oregon rolls out a paid family and medical leave program.
Ironman will return to Salem through 2028
After three years of hosting the triathlon, Travel Salem and Ironman 70.3 have agreed to bring the race back to Salem for another five years, boosting the local economy.
Salem payroll tax expected to make November ballot as Marion County begins verifying signatures
Organizers say they have submitted nearly 13,000 signatures in an attempt to refer the planned Salem payroll tax to voters in November. County and city officials say the petition will likely meet the required threshold of 3,986 verified Salem voters in the next few days.