In their meeting on Monday, Dec. 11, the Salem City Council finalized their plan for a revenue task force that will seek ways to raise city funds and discussed cuts to hours at the Salem Public Library.
Tag: city council
UPDATE: City to support affordable housing development at former Salem General Hospital
During their Monday, Dec. 4, meeting, the Salem City Council discussed plans for the upcoming revenue task force and approved floodplain management plans.
City drops legal fight over Salem firefighter’s 2019 cancer death
City leaders said Monday they would not contest survivor benefits for the widow of a former Salem firefighter who died of cancer in 2019.
UPDATE: Councilors approve Northeast Silverton Road sewer rehabilitation
During their meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, the Salem City Council will hear the findings of the annual community belonging survey and consider a sewer rehabilitation project on Northeast Silverton Road.
Councilor Julie Hoy seeks council repeal of payroll tax
Councilor Julie Hoy is proposing the Salem City Council repeal the new payroll tax at a meeting next week. But whether a repeal would stop a citizen vote on the tax in November isn’t clear.
Answers to your questions about Salem’s proposed tax on worker paychecks
Salem City Council will decide on Monday, July 10, whether to impose a new tax on workers within the city — even those who live elsewhere. Salem Reporter breaks down what it means for you, and how to weigh in.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City council to hear infrastructure spending update
The Salem City Council meets Monday, April 24, to hear updates from Center 50+ and to consider fees to recover costs at the Salem Municipal Airport.
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.
Salem City Council commits $2 million to airport terminal improvements, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, tourism and business groups spoke in favor of the spending, which is a precursor to bringing commercial flights back to the city. A majority of commenters were opposed, citing climate and budgetary concerns.
Salem City Council returns in person after 3 years of online meetings
Monday’s council meeting will be the first offered in a hybrid format since councilors moved online at the start of the pandemic. Supply chain issues in getting hybrid equipment delayed the return, according to the city.
