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Salem budget committee recommends city spending, cuts for 2026
The Salem budget committee recommended a budget for 2026 which will drastically reduce services at the library, parks and recreation, and Center 50+ if voters reject a property tax increase on May 20. If the levy passes, the budget committee will meet to discuss an updated budget scenario factoring in new revenue.
Salem Reporter answers your questions about city tax levy and what comes next
Ballots are out now for the May 20 election, including a Salem property tax levy. Here are the questions you asked about the measure and what happens if it passes or fails.
Timeline: How Salem’s city government got to its current budget crisis
City leaders have spent years warning of an impending budget cliff, studying the issue and proposing ways to raise money to keep police, fire, the library and parks operating at current levels. Here’s a timeline of their efforts over the past seven years.
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.
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.