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Chris Hoy appointed mayor as Bennett steps down
City councilors on Wednesday also appointed councilor-elect Julie Hoy (no relation) to Hoy's council seat.
AGENDA: City council to finalize affordability requirement for apartment tax breaks
Apartment developers in Salem would have to make a minimum of 15% of units affordable on larger projects to qualify for city tax breaks under the proposed changes.
Council may take next step in making homelessness a protected class in Salem
Councilors will also consider changes to the city's tax incentive program for apartment developers requiring 15% of units on larger projects be affordable to qualify for tax breaks.
UPDATED: Salem City Council wants funding identified for mobile crisis response
A year after the city of Salem halted plans to create a crisis response team, councilors on Monday will vote on asking city employees to move forward with finding funding sources and seeking proposals.
City council to consider shelter spending plan
At their Monday meeting, councilors will consider a sheltering plan meant to prioritize city spending toward existing homeless services over the next few years as one-time state and federal funding runs out.
New micro shelter village for young adults to open on SE Turner Road
The Salem City Council voted Monday to spend $750,000 in state money to open a new micro shelter site for young adults on southeast Turner Road by December.
UPDATED: Council approves garbage rate increase
Salem residents will pay about $33 more per year for garbage hauling after councilors approved a rate increased Monday.
Councilor Tom Andersen stepping down to focus on House campaign
Salem City Councilor Tom Andersen is resigning after nearly eight years in office. Andersen announced his plans Monday, saying he wants to focus on his campaign for the open House District 19 seat after winning a three-way primary for the Democratic Party nomination in May.…
AGENDA: Council to vote on manager pay raises
Salem city councilors will vote on pay increases for city department leaders at their Monday meeting. The council will consider adopting a salary schedule for city executives, replacing the current system which sets only a minimum and maximum pay amount, with salaries set by the…