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Salem residents are invited to attend one of four public meetings in late January and early February to discuss the continued economic slowdown and the challenges involved.

To insure financial stability during the five-year forecast period, the City of Salem will need to reduce $10.5 million over the next three budget years, including $1 million from the current budget. Attendees will receive a presentation on the forecast and have the opportunity to provide input regarding budget priorities.

Times and places of the meetings are as follows:

  • Monday, January 30, 6-8 p.m., West Salem Roth’s
  • Thursday, February 2, 6-8 p.m., South Salem High School library
  • Monday, February 6, 6-8 p.m., Salem Coalition for Equality, 3850 Portland Road NE (Spanish speaking event)
  • Wednesday, February 8, 6-8 p.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE

The February 8 meeting will be shown live on local CCTV and available by streaming at a later date.

Here is the Press Release