Your Monday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Salem city councilors will vote tonight on whether to tax paychecks for Salem workers starting next year. It’s likely to be a dramatic meeting as the council hears from Salemites who have signed up to speak at a public hearing ahead of the vote. Groups including the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Church at the Park are urging people to show up and testify.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to submit testimony Monday opposing the tax, which would affect people who work in Salem but live outside the city.
“We believe that it is the right of the people being taxed to have a voice and representation in the process of those taxing decisions. This payroll tax plan not only denies the right to have a voice through the ballot box but substantially impacts people that are not residents of Salem and have no rights under representation by Salem government,” the commissioners wrote.
Look for our coverage of the council’s decision later tonight.The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the city council chambers, 555 Liberty St. S.E. Room 220.
Here’s some other news of the day. Catch all of our latest stories on our website anytime.
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Salem police did not share body camera video with outside investigators related a fatal bike collision for nearly three months, an investigation by Salem Reporter has established. Police said at…
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Salem police did not share body camera video with outside investigators related a fatal bike collision for nearly three months, an investigation by Salem Reporter has established. Police said at…
10 Jul 2023
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The Oregon Medical Board found Robert J. Harder, an obstetrician who formerly practiced at Salem Clinic, engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with a patient.
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The Oregon Medical Board found Robert J. Harder, an obstetrician who formerly practiced at Salem Clinic, engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with a patient.
10 Jul 2023
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From screams on the Zipper to glory in the livestock barn, this year’s Marion County Fair had plenty to keep visitors entertained.
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From screams on the Zipper to glory in the livestock barn, this year’s Marion County Fair had plenty to keep visitors entertained.
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Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $300,000 contract with the city of Woodburn to provide mobile crisis services.
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Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $300,000 contract with the city of Woodburn to provide mobile crisis services.
10 Jul 2023
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