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 […]
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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
Willamette Wake Up 5/29/2019 — Salem City Council Report
Willamette Wake Up 5/29/2019 — Salem City Council Report On this week’s program: the Salem Housing Authority provides statistics for its fiscal year 2018; results of Salem’s “Age Friendly Assessment”; problems with graffiti and vandalism at Northgate Park. http://bit.ly/2I8g7YA
Willamette Wake Up 03/06/19 — Salem City Council Report
Willamette Wake Up 03/06/19 — Salem City Council Report: Scott Schlegel reports on council funding for downtown homeless services, local statistics on homelessness, council action to reduce traffic congestion in Salem, and more.
Willamette Wake Up 03/06/2019 — Salem City Council Report: Systems Development Charges
Willamette Wake Up: 03/06/2019 Salem City Council Report: Systems Development Charges Scott Schlegel reports on the Council’s move to increase Systems development Charges (SDC) to pay for the costs of development. There is also a brief report on how the Salem Housing Authority is helping families experiencing homelessness and get into housing. KMUZ Willamette WakeUp […]
Willamette Wake Up: 02/27/2019 Salem City Council Report: Feb 19 Work Session & Feb 25 Meeting
Willamette Wake Up: 02/27/2019 Salem City Council Report: Feb 19 Work Session & Feb 25 Meeting Scott Schlegel provides highlights from a Feb 19 work session on solutions to problems in downtown Salem due to people experiencing homelessness. Also covered – Feb 25 council meeting: streetscape design, HRAP-Housing Authority, Urban Renewal grants for downtown business […]