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READ IT: Mayor Julie Hoy’s full State of the City speech
Mayor Julie Hoy gave her first State of the City address on Wednesday, March 5, at the Salem Convention Center downtown. During her speech, Hoy endorsed a property tax increase that will appear on Salem voters’ May ballots and acknowledged that the city’s fiscal woes…
Mayor Julie Hoy voices support for property tax increase during State of the City address
Mayor Julie Hoy struck an optimistic tone in her first State of the City address, despite Salem’s large budget shortfall and the abrupt departure of the city manager. She said Salem remains strong and called on residents to work to improve the community.
READ IT: Mayor Hoy’s full State of the City speech
Mayor Chris Hoy delivered his 2024 State of the City Wednesday, focused on Salem's budget challenges and the city's progress on affordable housing.
Hoy pushes for more money for Salem in State of the City address
Chris Hoy’s remarks in his second State of the City speech as Mayor focused on the city’s investments in homeless services and housing development. He urged the community to support new revenue sources that would pay for the city’s police, fire, libraries and parks.
Hoy presses optimism, urges community to overcome political divides
In his first State of the City speech, Salem Mayor Chris Hoy spoke of new beginnings and listed the city’s efforts in addressing homelessness, housing and public safety.