Budget committee members and local business leaders recommended tweaks to the way Salem plans its budget. The result is the city has about $4 million less to cut this year to balance its books.
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Report faults Salem city manager’s leadership, urges changes
A preliminary performance audit of the Salem City Manager’s Office showed that city leaders are overly focused on day-to-day tasks at the expense of setting clear goals and priorities, leaving overworked city employees without a clear focus.
Ballooning retirement costs a major contribution to Salem’s budget crisis
The city of Salem expects to spend about $11 million more next year on pension obligations after a state rate increase.
Salem faces deep budget cuts in 2025. Here’s what to know about the process.
Balancing Salem’s budget for 2025 will be a months-long process that almost certainly requires deep cuts. City councilors and Salem’s budget committee said the challenge ahead will include gauging its priorities on city services and including community input when it comes time to make reductions.
Salem will audit IT, fire departments amid voter distrust in city spending
On Monday, Salem City Council discussed new polling that shows likely Salem voters are not interested in paying more taxes to support city services. The survey results also showed a lack of trust in the city’s stewardship over tax dollars and a general disapproval of where the city of Salem is headed, prompting city officials to come up with ways to boost public trust.
What’s getting cut, what got funding as Salem council votes on final budget
City-funded micro shelter sites will continue operating with state money next year, while Salem’s Center 50+ will close some Saturdays.
Salem budget committee votes to keep water on, continue programs in city parks
The city’s budget committee voted on May 8 to recommend using more than $500,000 from the city’s tourism fund to keep Salem’s parks and splash pads operational and to continue a number of community programs.
Community polling shows most Salemites would pay more for fire, police
The results of a city task force’s community survey and town hall showed Salem wants better services, and wants wealthier people to pay more for them. Task force members will be grappling with the demands of the community and what’s feasible.
Budget committee seeks money to restore summer events in Salem parks
Salem budget committee members on Wednesday asked City Manager Keith Stahley to find about $75,000 to keep summer movies and concerts going this summer at Riverfront Park. The proposed budget cuts those events and turns off splash pads at city parks, except for Riverfront Park.
Library workers given layoff notice for July as city moves forward with budget cuts
City Manager Keith Stahley said it’s “definitely a possibility” that the West Salem library branch would close as a result of his proposed budget cuts.
