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City leaders are asking for your input as they looks make Salem a more diverse and inclusive place to live.

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The 2024 Community Belonging Survey is intended to “identify and implement ways to increase diversity, the sense of community belonging and inclusion for all communities in Salem,” the city said in a statement.

Graduate students at Western Oregon University are conducting the survey with the help of Salem’s volunteer Human Rights Commission. It’s available in English and Spanish. Responses will be kept confidential and combined for analysis, according to the statement.

After the same survey in 2022 highlighted discrimination against unhoused people, the city established housing status as a protected class.

The survey takes five to 10 minutes. People who respond by May 15 can enter a raffle to win two $50 prepaid Visa cards.

You can take the survey HERE.

Here’s some of today’s news. Catch our latest reporting anytime on our website.

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VOTE 2024: Coleman, Tigan running for downtown, west Salem council seat 

Celine Coleman, an epidemiologist, and Paul Tigan, Salem’s former budget committee chair and Grant Neighborhood Association member, are vying for the Salem City Council Ward 1 seat which includes most…

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VOTE 2024: Commissioner Mordhorst, Monmouth Councilor Beltz vie for Polk County seat

Lyle Mordhorst hopes to finish the work he started in his first term as a Polk County commissioner. Challenger Roxanne Beltz, a Monmouth city councilor, believes she has a broader…

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High schoolers make up growing proportion of Oregon community college enrollment

At five of Oregon’s 17 community colleges, the teens made up 20% or more of their enrollment.

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A community of veterans takes shape in downtown Salem

Courtney Place opened its doors to its first tenants in early April. The 34-unit affordable veteran housing project across from the YMCA has been years in the making.

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ATTEND THE DEBATE – SALEM MAYOR’S RACE

You’re invited to attend a live debate between two city leaders who want to be Salem’s mayor.

You’re also invited to send questions you would like asked.

Here are the details:

Who’s debating: Chris Hoy is the current mayor, seeking a second term. Julie Hoy, a local restaurateur, is serving on the Salem City Council. The Hoys are not related.

Who’s asking questons: Cindy Condon of Salem City Club, Abbey McDonald of Salem Reporter.

Who’s moderating: Les Zaitz, editor, Salem Reporter.

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Doors open: 5 p.m.

Where: The Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

Tickets: Free, available online HERE.

Broadcast: Capital Community Media will broadcast live on Channel 21 and stream on Youtube.

Your questions: Email your questions to Editor Les Zaitz – [email protected].

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