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City budget cuts, farmworker lawsuits, events
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Splash pads are among the proposed cuts to Salem services outlined in the 2026 city budget unveiled Wednesday.
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They will still be available this summer in urban parks, including Riverfront and River Road parks, which have “more flexible and responsive water systems,” according to Courtney Knox Busch, the city’s strategic initiatives manager.
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Knox Busch said such parks will have limited irrigation and shorter restroom hours, and the city plans to add some chemical restrooms.
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Meantime, smaller neighborhood parks would see reduced maintenance, closure of restrooms and no irrigation starting July 1, she said.
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That means five of the city’s seven existing splash pads won’t be available. The closures would impact Wes Bennett, Fairmount, Englewood, West Salem and Northgate parks.
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Here's some of today's news. You can find all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
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www.salemreporter.com
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Next Wednesday the Salem city budget committee will reconvene at 6 p.m. in the city council chambers to resume budget discussions in preparation for the next fiscal year. The city…
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Truck driver Lincoln Smith and the trucking companies that employed him are facing four lawsuits alleging their negligence caused a 2023 crash that killed seven farmworkers and seriously injured three…
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Events this week include a large vintage sale at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, the world premiere of a ballet, roller derby and the 2nd Friday Céilí.
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The budget hearing last week was the first on tribal lands in at least two decades.
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TAX LEVY TOWN HALL TICKETS – GET THEM NOW
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Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Taxes will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Elsinore Theatre.
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A panel of experts will explain and explore the city of Salem’s tax levy, on the May 20 ballot. The team at Salem Reporter invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening.
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DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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PROGRAM: 90 minutes with Irvin Brown, Salem city councilor; Josh Eggelston, the city’s chief finance officer; and Tom Hoffert, chief executive officer, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
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LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.
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NOTE: Tickets are needed so Elsinore staff can plan for audience size.
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