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Residents raise questions about long-term plans to fix city budget gap at town hall
A town hall hosted by Salem Reporter on Tuesday drew hundreds for a discussion about Salem’s proposed property levy, which aims to prevent cuts to services like the library and parks by taxing property owners.
Town Hall scheduled to examine Salem’s tax levy proposal
The Salem City Council wants voters to approve a new property tax levy to cover costs of some city services. Salem Reporter is hosting a public Town Hall to provide residents details on the measure and the city's finances.
Viewers weigh in on Gun Violence Town Hall, solutions proposed
Panelists at a Town Hall on Gun Violence last week were asked to focus on solutions to Salem’s recent surge in shootings. Salem Reporter, which hosted the town hall, asked those who attended or watched online to share what they learned and how they plan to get involved.
“Always on the run from violence”: Salem teens share accounts of surging shootings
Teens in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center shared how they've been impacted by Salem's recent surge in shootings.
Gonzalez gathers with residents to hear issues, priorities
A Tuesday, Nov. 14, town hall with Councilor Jose Gonzalez, Ward 5, drew a small but engaged crowd of residents. The conversation focused on revenue options for the city and his priorities for northeast Salem.