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City to test interconnected Salem-Keizer drinking water systems starting Friday
The city of Salem said in a release that it will begin testing the interconnected Salem-Keizer drinking water systems starting Friday through Monday. Some residents, mainly those in West Salem, will notice slight changes to the taste, color and odor of their drinking water during the testing period, the city said.
Free tickets available for Town Hall on Salem’s tax vote
The Salem City Council wants voters to approve a new property tax levy to cover costs of some city services. Salem Reporter is hosting a public Town Hall to provide residents details on the measure and the city's finances.
Records reveal Nishioka wanted to sue Hoy after Stahley resigned
Public records obtained by Salem Reporter pull back the curtain on events transpiring in the immediate aftermath of former Salem City Manager Keith Stahely’s abrupt resignation on Sunday, Feb. 9. Records revealed that Council President Linda Nishoika wanted to sue Mayor Julie Hoy and felt “used” and “gaslit,” after she was led to believe the majority of the city council wanted Stahley gone.
Deputy city manager departing Salem, leaving two top roles vacant
Scott Archer is taking a role running Oregon City's parks department. He is the second top city leader to leave Salem since February.
UPDATED: Council votes to buy Market St property for affordable housing development
Salem city councilors voted unanimously Monday to ratify an employment agreement with acting City Manager Krishna Namburi and buy a northeast Salem lot with federal grant money.
After five-month delay, senior residents at Mahonia Crossing get consistent hot water
Despite complaints to management, senior residents at Salem’s newest and largest affordable housing project said they haven’t had consistent hot water in one of the buildings since October. That changed this week, after questions from Salem Reporter.
Town Hall scheduled to examine Salem’s tax levy proposal
The Salem City Council wants voters to approve a new property tax levy to cover costs of some city services. Salem Reporter is hosting a public Town Hall to provide residents details on the measure and the city's finances.
Facing community pressure, Keizer councilors leave diversity committee and its name in place
Citizens took turns defending Keizer’s diversity committee in remarks Monday to the Keizer City Council. The council voted 5-2 to leave its name unchanged after three councilors had raised alarm in recent weeks.
City considers ways to build more housing and lower rents as part of state initiative
In the coming months, the Salem City Council and members of the planning commission will consider a broad list of proposals to increase housing development and help renters and homeowners.