Dear CityWatchers, Tomorrow’s (April 23) CityWatch meeting is cancelled due to the coronavirus and the necessity for all of us to stay well and be safe.. Also the church where we meet is not allowing any outside groups. Important: The CityWatch Board has cancelled all the remaining CityWatch meetings for this spring. We will therefore […]
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Our Salem Webinar: Wednesday, April 8th
Our Salem Webinar Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join us for a webinar on April 8 to hear about different options for how Salem could grow. During the webinar, you will: Learn about four options or scenarios for growth and hear how they were developed See how the scenarios compare […]
The March 26th Salem CityWatch Meeting CANCELED
In light of the severity of the warnings concerning the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Board has decided to cancel this month’s CityWatch meeting which was scheduled for next Thursday, March 26. We will try to reschedule our presenter, Kristen Retherford, Urban Renewal director, for next month and hope that we will be able […]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will close March 16 through March 31. In order to help alleviate food insecurity, we will be offering breakfast and lunch grab […]
Mike Swaim remembered by Bill Smaldone: “…the people of Salem lost a true friend.” – Please add memories, stories, comments
With the passing of Mike Swaim on December 17 the people of Salem lost a true friend. Many members of City Watch certainly remember well that few local political figures defended the interests of average people in Salem the way Mike did during his three terms as Mayor. For Mike every issue essentially boiled down […]
MARION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENTS: EAST #SALEMOR TOWN HALL – WED. DEC. 11TH
Marion County Board of Commissioners presents: East Salem Town Hall Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Chemeketa Community College Student Center, Bldg. #2 Let’s Talk! Join the Marion County Board of Commissioners and department representatives for an East Salem Board Session & Town Hall. We’ll cover everything from public safety and […]
Progressive Salem presents: Introduction of 2 Progressive Candidates for Ward 3 City Council seat – Monday, Nov. 11th
Progressive Salem presents: Introduction of 2 Progressive Candidates for Ward 3 City Council seat Monday, November 11, 2019 | 7:00 PM Marion County Democrats Office | 245 High Street NE (new location) The purpose of the meeting is to introduce 2 progressive candidates for Salem City Council, Trevor Phillips and Vanessa Nordyke. Trevor is running […]
Next Salem CityWatch Meeting: “Community Women of Power making a Difference” – Thursday, October 17th
Next Salem CityWatch Meeting: New Date! – New Time! – New Venue! “Community Women of Power making a Difference” Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 6:00 to 8:00 PM First Christian Church | 685 Marion St NE, Salem Sandra Burnett, Exec. Dir., Salem Art Association: Recent activities and plans for the future. Jane Downing, Exec. Dir., […]
#SalemOR Kicks off Community-wide Visioning
City Kicks off Community-wide Visioning Keep an eye out for Our Salem booths at community events in August and September. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas about how Salem should grow and develop in the future, as we kick off community-wide visioning for the Our Salem project. We’ll be at events throughout the […]
Salem City Council Report for July 24th
Willamette Wake Up: Salem City Council Report for July 24th bit.ly/2LBI8M9