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Salem city councilors are talking tonight about whether to pursue new taxes and fees to pay for city operations.

The council will meet at 6 p.m. to discuss recommendations from a city revenue task force that recently wrapped up its work. Councilors won’t make any decisions at the meeting, and several of the options they’re discussing, like a property tax increase, would require voter approval.

The city-appointed revenue task force was charged with finding ways to bring money into Salem as it faces a multi-million dollar gap between its costs and revenue. Task force members worked while incorporating conflicting community feedback.

Our news team will keep you posted as these discussions continue and make sure you’re informed about any future efforts to raise taxes or fees, or cut city services.

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage anytime on our website.

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office closing transition center to add jail staff, beds

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office plans is temporarily closing its transition center and moving 10 deputies to the county jail. The agency plans to eventually reopen the facility with more…

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BUILDING SALEM: Dental office breaking ground on site of former Kwan’s Restaurant

A three-story medical and office building will house an expanded Hunsaker Dental when it opens in 2025.

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PHOTOS: Family Day at the Marion County Fair

Award-winning creations at the Marion County Fair included an expertly-decorated lemon cheesecake and a Lego recreation of Crater Lake.

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Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says

The Oregon Health Authority’s Ombuds program is concerned about the lack of care in languages other than English and gaps in mental health and addiction treatment for Oregonians enrolled in…

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