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WHAT’S AT STAKE: How Salem city council races could impact local homeless policy
Every candidate for city council and mayor is pledging to address homelessness, which Salem residents for years have listed as a top issue in the community. As progressives and conservatives diverge on how to respond to public camping, proposed solutions will likely run up against budget constraints at the local, state and federal level.
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UPDATE: Ethics commission makes final ruling Julie Hoy broke state meetings law
On Friday, April 10, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission is likely to issue its final order finding Salem Mayor Julie Hoy broke state law after she spoke with her colleagues about the former city manager’s job performance, leading to his resignation. If the order is approved, the mayor will receive a letter of education.
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Salem council candidates make their pitches to voters at Town Hall
Four current city councilors and their four challengers took the stage at the Elsinore Theatre Tuesday, March 31, to tell voters what they want to do if elected. The Town Hall was put on by Salem Reporter.
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Nordyke casts herself as transparent, compassionate alternative in mayor’s race
Councilor Vanessa Nordyke, who's running for mayor, took questions at Salem Reporter's Town Hall Tuesday, March 31. Mayor Julie Hoy declined to participate as she runs for a second term.
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WATCH: Salem Reporter’s city election Town Hall
Our live broadcast of Q&As with all eight Salem City Council candidates will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elsinore Theatre. You can still get a free ticket to attend or watch the livestream from CC:Media.
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CITY MEETING: Salem city councilors approve short-term rental fee
Rentals through Airbnb, VRBO and similar platforms will have an added 2% city fee on bookings beginning May 1. The money will largely go to Travel Salem to fund tourism promotion.
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City unveils new drug prevention, treatment and enforcement initiative
Salem City Manager Krishna Namburi laid out early plans to move toward mitigating the effects of drug use in Salem during the Salem City Council meeting on Monday. Several councilors said they want efforts concentrated in the city’s northeast neighborhoods.
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City hopes to help more West Salem businesses expand through grant program
The city of Salem has expanded the West Salem Urban Renewal Area grant program to be more flexible and attract more businesses, including now allowing businesses to get grants to relocate to West Salem, bringing jobs.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Behind the scenes of a Salem Reporter investigation
EDITOR'S NOTE: Patience and time to understand complex public records are keys to effective investigative reporting. Here's how we did the recent project on Salem's empty downtown property - Block 50.