During Monday’s city council meeting, dozens of residents from the South Central Association of Neighbors spoke against proposed zoning changes which would allow for five story buildings to be developed in the area.
After nearly two hours of public testimony, informational presentations and debate on the topic, councilors narrowly rejected the ordinance in a 5-4 vote.
Those in favor of the ordinance said that it was a step toward promoting denser, climate-friendly housing in Salem that other neighborhoods have already taken. Those opposed said one size doesn’t fit all for city zoning.
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On Monday, the Salem City Council heard from dozens of residents opposing zone changes that would have allowed for taller buildings in the South Central Association of Neighbors. In the…
On Monday, the Salem City Council heard from dozens of residents opposing zone changes that would have allowed for taller buildings in the South Central Association of Neighbors. In the…
Journalists regularly cover government programs, but too often don’t reach out to the people most affected to hear their concerns and questions, Managing Editor Rachel Alexander writes.
Journalists regularly cover government programs, but too often don’t reach out to the people most affected to hear their concerns and questions, Managing Editor Rachel Alexander writes.
Charlene Williams, who will take over July 10 as interim director of the state Department of Education, would be the first Black woman overseeing Oregon’s 197 school districts.
Charlene Williams, who will take over July 10 as interim director of the state Department of Education, would be the first Black woman overseeing Oregon’s 197 school districts.
27 Jun 2023
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