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UPDATED: Council votes to authorize recycling program, funds for contamination study
Salem city councilors on Monday approved an agreement allowing the city to collect more types of plastic for recycling, and a study of so-called “forever chemicals” in wastewater treatment.
Councilors won’t act on Avelo contract, saying it’s financially risky
Dozens of people came to Monday’s Salem City Council meeting to urge counselors to cut ties with Avelo Airlines after the budget airline announced last month it was assisting the federal government’s deportation efforts. City councilors also approved the 2026 budget, parking fees for businesses, and postponed a discussion on public safety downtown to a work session on July 21.
Salem city councilors vote Monday on levy oversight committee, budget
Salem City Councilors on Monday are set to approve the city’s budget and a five-year plan for construction and repairs to city facilities, roads and parks.
State investigator concludes Salem council discussed manager’s ouster out of public view
An investigator for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission said it appears Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and city councilors participated in an illegal serial meeting leading up to the departure of the city manager in February. The information comes from a preliminary review that resulted in an ethics commission vote to open a formal investigation.
Mayor Julie Hoy wants more police downtown after stabbings at Union Gospel Mission
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy said she will direct Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack to produce a report on how his department could increase police patrols downtown in the wake of the mass stabbing at Union Gospel Mission on June 1. The request comes as downtown business owners call on the city to do more to address homelessness, safety and cleanliness.
City council restores some funding for safe parking program
Salem city councilors put $50,000 in city money for a Church at the Park program that gives homeless people places to sleep in vehicles, take showers, and connect with case workers to find jobs, housing and apply for health care.
Salem city council to hold hearing on updated budget proposal, vote on new paid parking system
Salem City Councilors will hold a public hearing on Monday for the city’s 2026 budget, which has added jobs back to run city services like the library, parks and recreation and Center 50+.
Salem’s housing production strategy aims to make it easier to build homes
The city’s six-year plan to make renting or buying a home in Salem more affordable includes speeding up permitting processes, allowing more housing to be built in more places and using federal funds to support first-time homebuyers.
Vang on top in Ward 6 race as preliminary election results come in
Preliminary results for the May 20, 2025 election from the Marion County Clerk’s Office Tuesday show progressive Mai Vang ahead in the race for a seat on the Salem City Council representing Ward 6.