City leaders say both a payroll tax and an increase in the city’s utility bill fee are needed if the city is to fund additional police officers. Chief Trevor Womack said the department’s budget increases over the past decade haven’t been enough to keep up with population growth.
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Kotek presses to divert money from Oregon reserves on 100th day in office
The calls highlight the first major conflict between the new governor and legislative Democrats, who called for conservative budgets.
Committee considers fees, taxes in effort to balance 2024 Salem budget
Salem’s Citizen Budget Committee meets Wednesday, April 19, to consider the proposed 2024 budget. Most city councilors were mum in response to Salem Reporter’s questions about the choices ahead.
City looks to boost fee and tax collections by millions to fund expansion
Every worker in the city could face a new paycheck deduction to cover city costs under a proposal considered Wednesday by the Salem City Council.
City has six months to steer budget away from cliff
The budget committee met Wednesday evening to discuss the next five years of funding firefighters, city streets and more. “We literally have wrung this system and organization dry,” said City Manager Keith Stahley.