Your Monday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

Tomorrow evening, our journalists will give you a chance to learn more about the city of Salem’s tax levy.

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On May 20, you’ll be asked to vote on raising your property taxes to avoid deep cuts to Salem’s public library, parks maintenance and other services.

Our Town Hall tomorrow at the Elsinore Theatre will dive into the proposal. It starts at 6 p.m. and is free, though please grab a ticket here so the crew can plan ahead.

Editor Les Zaitz’s column below has more on what to expect.

We also launched our series, “Sentenced to the Sidewalk,” today.

In three parts, reporter Abbey McDonald takes a deep look at how Oregon’s broken civil commitment and mental health systems leave unsheltered people with profound mental illnesses to die from neglect on the streets.

Tomorrow morning, we’ll publish part 2, which explains how Salem got to a place where the hospital’s emergency psychiatric unit is practically the only option available.

Look for that in our morning newsletter. And if you’re a regular reader who wants to share this important journalism with the community, please pass this along to a friend.

Here’s some of our latest news. Catch all of our reports anytime on our website.

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SENTENCED TO THE SIDEWALK: One woman’s misery reveals flaws in Oregon commitments

Government officials considered whether Melinda Lou Kayser needed someone to care for her. They said no. She then died, nearly naked, on a Salem street.

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Salem chamber comes out in support of city property tax increase

The Salem Chamber of Commerce announced its support over the weekend for a 5-year property tax levy to help pay for city services including parks and recreation, the public library…

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Fire destroys south Salem home Monday, displacing resident and dog

An early morning fire Monday destroyed a home in the Morningside neighborhood, displacing a resident and their dog. Salem firefighters responded to the scene around 4 a.m. and remained at…

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Salem Reporter Town Hall on the Livability Levy

Library supporters: mark your calendar for the Town Hall on the Livability Levy on Tuesday, April 15th, at 6 pm at the Elsinore Theater. We need to pack the theater…

TAX LEVY TOWN HALL TICKETS – GET THEM NOW

Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Taxes will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Elsinore Theatre.

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.

DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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.

LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

TICKETS: Free online

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NOTE: Tickets are needed so Elsinore staff can plan for audience size.

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SENTENCED TO THE SIDEWALK: One woman’s misery reveals flaws in Oregon commitments

Salem chamber comes out in support of city property tax increase

Fire destroys south Salem home Monday, displacing resident and dog

Salem Reporter Town Hall on the Livability Levy

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