At its Monday, November 25 meeting, Salem City Council will hear a report regarding bringing a five-year operating levy to the May 2025 ballot to fund library, parks and Center 50+ services. Salem Housing Authority and Salem Urban Renewal Agency boards will also meet Monday.
The Salem Budget Committee approved a motion directing city staff to prepare the report on a scenario for the May 2025 election. If Council approves, the next step would be a work session in January 2025 to discuss the levy rate and specific services to be funded. Then, in February 2025, Council may consider a resolution referring the operating levy to the ballot.
Council will also:
- Hear a report about the first full year of commercial air service in Salem and future air service strategies
- Consider a permit-by-permit approach for construction that occurs in the floodplain, requiring habitat assessments and “no net loss” of flood storage, water quality or vegetation
- Hear a presentation about a proposed solid waste transfer station in Polk County from Apple Tree Holdings, LLC
Most Salem City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, as our staff observes Thanksgiving. If you need to report problems with your street, water or sewer service, call our 24-hour Public Works line at: 503-588-6311. If you need to report a crime or need police assistance, please call our non-emergency line at 503-588-6123; press 1. If you have an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1.
