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Monday evening, the Salem city council voted down a motion to explore term limits on neighborhood association leaders.

The discussion came as the associations continue to work on outreach to improve attendance, and months after the Lansing Neighborhood Association was absorbed into the North Lancaster Neighborhood Association as membership dwindled.

You can find that story below.

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City council rejects motion to explore term limits for neighborhood association leaders
After hearing from neighborhood associations opposed to the motion, the counsel opted not to explore term limits for neighborhood association leaders. Councilor Julie Hoy, who presented the motion, said she’s…
City council rejects motion to explore term limits for neighborhood association leaders
After hearing from neighborhood associations opposed to the motion, the counsel opted not to explore term limits for neighborhood association leaders. Councilor Julie Hoy, who presented the motion, said she’s…
Salem housing complex aiming to serve veterans gets city funding
Nonprofits that serve Salem’s neediest and victims are getting a boost from city grants. Two housing projects also win funding from the city of Salem, including one providing help with…
Salem housing complex aiming to serve veterans gets city funding
Nonprofits that serve Salem’s neediest and victims are getting a boost from city grants. Two housing projects also win funding from the city of Salem, including one providing help with…
Former hotel turned homeless shelter will house nearly 100 by summer
An influx of state funding will cover two years of shelter operations and the purchase of the former Capital Inn & Suites in Northeast Salem, which the Mid-Willamette Valley Community…
Former hotel turned homeless shelter will house nearly 100 by summer
An influx of state funding will cover two years of shelter operations and the purchase of the former Capital Inn & Suites in Northeast Salem, which the Mid-Willamette Valley Community…
For years, he comforted those at Salem Hospital. Now, Krycek heads for retirement
Therapy dogs have proven invaluable in a variety of settings, including at Salem Hospital. A golden retriever who is one of the stars of the service is headed to retirement.
For years, he comforted those at Salem Hospital. Now, Krycek heads for retirement
Therapy dogs have proven invaluable in a variety of settings, including at Salem Hospital. A golden retriever who is one of the stars of the service is headed to retirement.

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