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City Council spent some time acknowledging the importance of literacy and reading as a part of their November 23rd meeting. One item on the council's agenda included approval for the relocation of the teen library. The renovation and relocation of...
"Wednesday is a day on, not a day off to thank Veterans and Veterans Day is important to City Council every year," said City Councilor Dan Clem. Clem and other City Councilors thanked all those who have served in the armed forces as a part of Mond...
The following health care reform update was provided by Congressional Action, a publication of the United States Chamber of Commerce
Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate are huddled behind closed doors in negotiations over what type of...
The Salem City Council held a fairly brief meeting on Monday, October 26th which included one public hearing. Council discussed whether or not to approve a city-initiated vacation of a portion of Pringle Parkway SE. Businesses located adjacent to ...
The City of Salem will move through a preservation process for the Union Street railroad bridge which opened as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge earlier in 2009. The City of Salem has secured funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment A...
October's Salem Chamber Public Policy Session brought 40 businesspeople to the Salem Chamber for an update on the latest economic development efforts. Ray Burstedt, President of the Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) and Jeff Corn...
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Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) poised to change credit standards
The Washington Post reports that President Obama headed to Wall Street on Monday to try to breathe new life into efforts to overhaul the financial reg...
City Council met for over 3 hours on Monday evening, September 14th. A wide variety of issues were discussed including a move to update the City's permitting process for parades and mass gatherings.
In a unanimous vote (with Councilor Dan Clem ab...
The 2007 and 2009 Legislative Sessions were two of the biggest years for employment law changes according to featured speaker Randy Sutton, an employment law attorney for Saalfeld Griggs PC. Sutton and Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commiss...
Salem City Council was scheduled to meet for a special meeting on Monday, August 31st to consider the creation of a local option fuel tax ordinance.
Councilor Bob Cannon brought the issue forward based on his work on the City's Finance Subcommitt...
City Council started their meeting on Monday, August 24th with a work session to discuss long-term planning for commercial and industrial lands throughout the region. Community Development Director Vickie Hardin Woods and Planning Commission Chair...
City staff has asked residents to conserve water over the next week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is addressing a gate malfunctioning issue at Big Cliff Dam.
Director Peter Fernandez of the Public Works Department announced a Stage 2 water cu...
City Council spent most of their time on Monday evening, July 13th discussing amendments to the Sign Code. Updates to the code have been needed for some time to address changes in technology. The Salem Chamber has been an active participant in the...
The 75th Assembly of the Oregon Legislature wrapped up last week on Tuesday, June 30th at 9:45 pm. They worked over the past weekend to tie up critical loose ends including the Education budget, revisions to scale-down the 2008 voter-approved mand...
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City "Stimulus Dollars" Outlined, Library Receives Kudos, & $25,000 to go to Holiday Parade
City Council spent some time acknowledging the importance of literacy and reading as a part of their November 23rd meeting. One item on the council's agenda included approval for the relocation of the teen library. The renovation and relocation of the teen library to the current tech services area and former CCTV studios area is an effort to draw teens to the library and its many resources.
"Everybody should be really proud of the Salem Public Library Foundation and the great gift they have giv… Continue
"Everybody should be really proud of the Salem Public Library Foundation and the great gift they have giv… Continue
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 8:00pm —
Council Honors Veterans, Approves Re-Striping on Commercial
"Wednesday is a day on, not a day off to thank Veterans and Veterans Day is important to City Council every year," said City Councilor Dan Clem. Clem and other City Councilors thanked all those who have served in the armed forces as a part of Monday night's meeting at City Hall.
City staff and elected officials were honored to begin the evening's agenda. Those recognized included:
- Council President Bruce Rogers, United States Navy (1964-66 - Vietnam)
- Deputy City Manager Sean O' Day, United… Continue
City staff and elected officials were honored to begin the evening's agenda. Those recognized included:
- Council President Bruce Rogers, United States Navy (1964-66 - Vietnam)
- Deputy City Manager Sean O' Day, United… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2009 at 9:11pm —
The Health Care Reform Saga - The real question: What kind of public option?
The following health care reform update was provided by Congressional Action, a publication of the United States Chamber of Commerce
Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate are huddled behind closed doors in negotiations over what type of government-run "public option" they can move through their respective chambers. In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her allies have come up short in the vote count for their preferred plan, a "robust" public option that would pay most… Continue
Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate are huddled behind closed doors in negotiations over what type of government-run "public option" they can move through their respective chambers. In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her allies have come up short in the vote count for their preferred plan, a "robust" public option that would pay most… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 9:23am —
Salem Chamber reports on latest Council Issues - 10/26/09
The Salem City Council held a fairly brief meeting on Monday, October 26th which included one public hearing. Council discussed whether or not to approve a city-initiated vacation of a portion of Pringle Parkway SE as a part of the hearing. Businesses located adjacent to the property have expressed an interest in purchasing the property from the City at a later date. Tentative plans include an expansion of parking capacity for area businesses.
"We concur with the staff report as written and the… Continue
"We concur with the staff report as written and the… Continue
Posted on October 26, 2009 at 7:00pm —
Council discusses union street bridge preservation plans, approves development agreement
The City of Salem will move through a preservation process for the Union Street railroad bridge which opened as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge earlier in 2009. The City of Salem has secured funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) which will result in an estimated 49 jobs, according to City staff. Project work will be focused on truss painting for the bridge.
The team working to finish the project by May of 2010 includes the City of Salem Urban Development and Public W… Continue
The team working to finish the project by May of 2010 includes the City of Salem Urban Development and Public W… Continue
Posted on October 12, 2009 at 7:00pm —
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