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Council votes 7-2 to authorize $200,000 fund, partly to support families impacted by ICE
Mayor Julie Hoy joined Council President Linda Nishioka and Councilors Micki Varney, Vanessa Nordyke, Irvin Brown, Mai Vang and Paul Tigan in voting for a social services fund to help vulnerable community members.
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CITY MEETING: Council to consider renter protections, repeal of business parking tax Monday
Salem city councilors will consider implementing new protections for local renters, and the repeal of a parking tax on downtown business during its meeting on Monday. The council will also get an update on activities in line with the city’s recent emergency declaration related to immigration enforcement.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter brings back election Town Hall after reader feedback
After hearing from many of you, Salem Reporter is moving forward with a free city election Town Hall. Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Elsinore Theatre, with a live broadcast by Capital Community Media. Council and mayoral candidates have been invited – and voters will hear from those who choose to participate.
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Council to consider $200k social services fund, in part for families impacted by ICE
Funding for a one-time social services pilot program would come from salary savings on vacant positions at the airport and in the city manager’s office. It would be available for vulnerable community members including those impacted by federal immigration enforcement.
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Who’s running for Salem City Council in May
The May 2026 election will decide Salem’s next mayor and four seats on the city council. Meet the candidates who have filed as of January.
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CITY MEETING: Council approves adding four ambulance workers to fire department
The Salem City Council will consider authorizing four more full-time ambulance workers for the fire department to help address strain on the city’s ambulance system as call volumes rise.
Mayor Julie Hoy asks city to coordinate with ODOT for homeless camp cleanups in Salem
During Monday’s city council meeting, Salem Mayor Julie Hoy will propose taking steps to work with the Oregon Department of Transportation to improve cleanliness and maintenance of ODOT property within Salem. Councilors will not take any action until a meeting later this month.
Salem City Council removes Kyle Hedquist from police review board, civil service commission
Salem city councilors voted 6-2 Wednesday night to remove convicted murderer Kyle Hedquist from volunteer roles on the city’s Community Police Review Board and Civil Service Commission. A special meeting to discuss the issue was called due to safety concerns as councilors received threats.
Salem council convenes special meeting to discuss convicted murderer’s appointment to police review board
Salem City Councilor Mai Vang said she will not be intimidated or pressured into changing her vote on the reappointment of convicted murderer Kyle Hedquist to the Salem Police Review Board after receiving threats and harassment. Councilors are having a separate meeting to discuss the issue due to safety concerns, city officials said.