Short legislative session proves fruitful for Salem’s homelessness efforts

Oregon Legislature. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)

Salem will get millions of dollars to fund micro shelter villages, affordable housing and airport improvements after the 2022 Legislative session ended last week.  

Most of the money Salem is getting is through HB 5202. The largest amount of funding, $2.5 million, will go to shelter services and infrastructure, hygiene and outreach.  

In a legislative ask dated Feb. 14, mayors fromBeaverton, Bend, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Medford, Portland and…