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Negotiations between Cherriots, business leaders paused after months of meetings
Talks between the Salem Area Mass Transit District and representatives from a coalition of six business and real estate groups, and citizens were halted last week, Cherriots said in a press release. The two groups formed a task force to find a compromise after a proposed payroll tax sparked frustration last year.
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Cherriots seeks community input on new east Salem transit hub
Along with an online survey, Cherriots is hosting an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, to learn more about what the community wants from the planned east Salem transit center. The current center, by Chemeketa Community College, is the second most-used by riders in the district.
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Cherriots receives $3 million federal grant for long-delayed south Salem transit center
Cherriots General Manager Allan Pollock said the transit district is still negotiating to acquire land for the South Salem Transit Center and estimated completion to be at least two years out.
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Salem lawmakers want to change Cherriots board, require mediation over health insurance contracts
State Rep. Kevin Mannix and state Sen. Deb Patterson previewed their proposals for the 2026 legislative short session in a Thursday presentation to the Salem City Club.
Marion County, Cherriots announce plans to support people losing SNAP benefits
Marion County announced Thursday evening that its Board of Commissioners is considering spending $100,000 per week on food baskets for people who rely on SNAP benefits locally amid the federal government shutdown. Cherriots separately announced it will give free rides to those needing transportation to food pantries.
Cherriots board to delay tax vote, negotiate with business groups
Leaders of Salem's transit agency indicated Wednesday they're willing to form a committee with opponents of a proposed business tax in an effort to reach a compromise.
Public feedback split on Cherriots tax proposal for service expansion
Cherriots' board is still months away from a vote on a proposed business payroll tax to fund more bus service, but people packed their meeting last week to weigh in.
Your questions about Cherriots’ tax proposal, answered
After Cherriots leaders announced a proposed payroll tax on businesses, Salem Reporter heard from many people confused or concerned about what the tax would do, how it would affect transit and why the agency proposed it. Here are answers to some common questions about Cherriots' proposed tax.
How Cherriots got its plan to expand services with proposed payroll tax
Cherriots leaders say they'll decide in November whether to tax a tax on business payrolls to a public vote.