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Here’s who qualified for the Salem city ballot
After the filing deadline and signature verification, the Salem mayoral race is down to candidates Mayor Chris Hoy and city Councilor Julie Hoy.
UPDATE: Salem City Council to seek grant for playground upgrades at Riverfront Park
During their meeting on Monday, March 11, the Salem City Council approved an application for a grant that would add features to the planned replacement playground at Riverfront Park, and moved a payment plan for repairs to the Sleepy Hollow water supply to a final vote.
UPDATE: Salem to seek federal money for airport improvements
During its meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, the Salem City Council took steps toward improvements to Northeast Front Street and Northwest Marine Drive.
UPDATE: City Council sets goals for 2024
During their meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, councilors heard an update about the city’s team that will seek money to maintain services, which had 160 community applicants. They also approved an alternate contracting method for major projects.
Julie Hoy will challenge Chris Hoy as Salem’s mayor
Salem’s next mayor is likely to be named Hoy and live in east Salem, but that’s where the similarities end.
UPDATE: Councilors approve higher garbage rates
During their Monday, Nov. 13, meeting, the Salem City Council approved higher garbage collection rates as requested by the Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Association. They also opted to postpone their vote on state lobbying priorities and approved a police settlement.
Salem City Council talks lessons learned from payroll tax
82% of Salem voters rejected the city’s payroll tax Tuesday night. Salem city councilors address two questions: What is the message from Salem citizens you see in the results? And, how will you act on that understanding?
Residents talk traffic, housing at first south Salem Town Hall
In the first meeting of its kind, south Salem city councilors addressed questions from constituents about affordable housing, codes and city spending.
UPDATE: Councilors approve sidewalk repair guidelines
During their Monday, Oct. 23 meeting, the Salem City Council approved a grant for case workers for people who are homeless, and opted to further discuss proposed changes to the sign code.