Category Government
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve seeking contractor for Brooks water system improvements
Commissioners on Wednesday voted to solicit a construction contractor to manage water and wastewater improvements in the communities of Brooks and Hopmere. The work is part of a county effort to boost economic development in the unincorporated area.
Secretary of state will disqualify legislators with 10 unexcused absences from running in 2024
Senators deemed ineligible for re-election following a Republican-led walkout include Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer, who represents north Salem.
Impeachment, elected official pay, ranked-choice voting: Lawmakers left big questions to voters
Oregon legislators referred three proposed laws to the state's voters next November. More could be coming with citizen initiatives.
Former state legislator announces run for Republican primary for Oregon’s 6th District
Denyc Boles, who represented Salem as a state senator, is now seeking Andrea Salinas' Congressional seat.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve federal funding plan for housing services
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a plan for spending federal money on housing services such as down payment assistance and building new affordable homes.
Kotek may veto money for Salem streetcar study, career education
The governor on Friday said she was considering vetoing two budget items to fund projects in Salem, alongside a handful of other items passed by legislators during the 2023 session.
Cherriots riders will soon have the option to pay by app or tap card
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, Cherriots will launch its e-fare program letting riders pay for fare using a phone app or tap card. The move – which will accompany, not replace, the fare box option – will help riders save money and board with ease, the district said.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Transit bills that passed and died during the state legislative session
During its Thursday, July 27, meeting, the Cherriots board of directors will hear a summary of the outcomes of statewide transit bills during the 2023 legislative session. They will also hear a preliminary financial report for the fiscal year that just ended.
UPDATE: Councilors approve plans for safer walking, biking on South Salem Heights Avenue
The city council agenda for Monday, July 24, includes new appointments to the Salem Public Library advisory board, plans for a west Salem apartment development and road improvements on South Salem Heights Avenue.