April 8 City Council Meeting Preview
Here are a few items on the upcoming City Council meeting agenda:
Can’t make it in person? Watch it live online. City Council meetings typically convene on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Meetings start at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 240 in the Salem Civic Center.
Read the full agenda
Watch on Facebook
Watch on YouTube
Find past City Council meeting agendas
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The Salem Community Connection Newsletter is now bi-weekly. Look for the April 8 City Council meeting summary to be posted on our Facebook page on April 9.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Salem's Plastic Bag Ordinance
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Salem's plastic bag ordinance on the City's website, or on our Facebook page.
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Salem Police Launches Security Camera Registration Program
Residents and business owners with security cameras can now register their exterior surveillance systems with the Salem Police Department's new Surveillance Camera Registration & Mapping program. Known by its acronym, SCRAM, the program is a way for security camera owners to share their video recordings with police if a crime occurs at or near their location. Participation in the program is voluntary, and at no time does the police department have direct access to a participant’s system. Learn more→
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Upcoming Annual Workshop for Landlords April 17-18
Attention rental property owners, property managers, onsite resident managers! Save April 17 and 18, 2019, for the next Salem Police Department Landlord Training. The workshop has a two-day format (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day) designed to teach participants how to reduce crime in and around rental properties, as well as how to establish and maintain a stable rental environment. Learn more→
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Friday Fun Fact
Join the City of Salem and Friends of Trees for the last tree planting event of the season on Saturday, April 6, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., at Bill Riegel Park, 4567 Campbell Drive SE.
Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. to sign-in and enjoy some breakfast treats and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. The planting starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun!
How do you register? All individuals and groups are kindly asked to RSVP.
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Coffee with Mayor Chuck April 11
Meet with City of Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett to find out the latest City news, ask questions, and discuss the needs of your neighborhood. The event is free and open to the public.
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Qing Ming Open House April 6
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Commercial St SE & Hoyt St SE
Please join us at this open house in placing a flower or lighting a joss stick to honor the Chinese burials throughout the Salem Pioneer Cemetery. Opening remarks begin at 11:00 a.m. with an open house to follow. Call 503-540-2347 for more information.
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Public Workshop on Multifamily Housing Design April 30
The community is invited to a public workshop on the design of multifamily housing on Tuesday, April 30, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Salem Public Library, Anderson Rooms, 585 Liberty Street SE. You can review and provide input on refined ideas for updating Salem's multifamily housing regulations.
This is the second public workshop for the City's Multifamily Housing Design project. The project seeks to update the City's regulations on housing developments with three or more dwelling units.
The City received a lot of input on initial code concepts at the first public workshop and through an online survey. The survey is open through April 5, so there is still time to participate. Learn more→
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Friends of Salem Public Library Spring Book Sale April 5-7
More than 20,000 books, sorted by subject matter, are available for purchase at bargain prices at the annual Friends of Salem Public Library Spring Book Sale in Anderson Rooms A&B at Salem Public Library. Sale hours:
- 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6
- 1:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Sunday, April 7 - $4 Bag Day. Bags are provided!
Learn more→
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Wyland Challenge
The annual challenge is a nonprofit national community service campaign to inspire residents to make online pledges at mywaterpledge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution, and save energy.
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Our Salem: Today
We're working on a multi-year project to update the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, which guides development in the Salem area. The first phase, called Our Salem: Today, is analyzing the existing conditions of the City and evaluating how Salem could grow under current policies.
We want your input! Take the latest survey and help us answer this question:
How well does the Salem community protect the natural environment?
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Check the project website every two weeks for our latest polling question. See the results from our previous question.
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April Edgewater Walking Cruise
On this month's walk, share fliers with neighbors about Season Two of the West Salem Farmers Market, which starts on May 2 in Edgewater. This year's market will feature more days and more activities! After the walk, meet back at Urban Grange for coffee and conversation. All are welcome.
For more information, contact Dwayne Hilty at 971-720-8300 or Dwayne@SalemLF.org.
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2020 Census Information Session
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
Preparations are underway for the 2020 U.S. Decennial census. The constitutionally mandated census count appropriates congressional seats and affects sixteen large federal assistance programs which distribute funds to local services. Help is needed to prepare our community to be counted. All are welcome to attend to learn more about the Census and how we can achieve a complete count.
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2019 Annual “This Place Matters” Historic Photo Contest
Calling all shutterbugs! The Historic Landmarks Commission photo contest is still accepting submissions! The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages. Find out more →
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We're Hiring!
Here are a few positions for which we are currently recruiting:
See all current openings→
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City Council & Public Meeting Calendar
Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization. To see all City events, including children's and family activities, please visit cityofsalem.net/calendar.
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- City Council Meeting, 6:00 –10:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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- Center 50+ Advisory Commission Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Lecture Hall, Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
- Salem Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Anderson Room B, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty ST SE
- South East Mill Creek Association Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Paradise Island Park, 3100 Turner RD SE
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- North Neighbors Community Partnership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., location to be determined, 503-315-8924
- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST RM 240
- Salem Public Library Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Salem Public Library Main Branch, 585 Liberty ST SE
- South Central Association of Neighbors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., South Salem High School, 1910 Church ST SE
- Morningside Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pringle Creek Community Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center DR SE
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- Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Traffic Control Conference Room, Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 325
- Highland Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., North Neighbors Resource Center, 945 Columbia ST NE
- South Gateway Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Battle Creek Elementary School, 1640 Waln DR SE
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- City Council Work Session - Aligning Services to Available Resources, 6:00 p.m., Anderson Rooms, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty ST SE
- West Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace RD NW
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- South Salem Connect Meeting, 12:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian, 3737 Liberty RD S
- Salem Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
- Northeast Neighbors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market ST NE
- Northeast Salem Community Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fresh Start Market, 3020 Center ST NE
- Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Meeting, 6:00 p.m., First Christian Church, 685 Marion ST NE
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- Community and Partners of East Salem, 11:00 a.m., Goodwill, 3535 Lancaster DR NE
- Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers 555 Liberty ST, RM 240
- Northgate Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Cornerstone Apartments, 2540 Rose Garden ST NE
- Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Schirle Elementary School, 4875 Justice WAY S
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- City Council Work Session: Homelessness: Continuum of Care, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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- South East Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Capital Park Wesleyan Church, 410 19th ST SE
- Lansing Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing AVE NE
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- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Community Development Department, 555 Liberty ST, RM 305
- 2020 Census Information Session, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
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- Downtown Advisory Board Meeting, 12:00 p.m., 350 Commercial ST NE
- Edgewater Partnership Meeting, 12:00 p.m., West Salem Boys and Girls Club, 925 Gerth AVE NW
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Planning Notices and Decisions
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