Politics ·
Salem Council Leans Toward Tiered Operations Fee for Businesses
The city is considering a formula based on business activity and building size, but no new rates were approved Wednesday.
Keaton JonesSalem Politics
City, county, state and federal decisions affecting local residents and businesses.
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Real Estate ·
Salem Adds $1.37 Million to Casa Loma After Split Vote
The additional bond money will pay eligible public infrastructure costs for the planned 279-unit affordable housing development, leaving about $5.1 million in Salem’s housing fund.
Wyatt Jones
Politics ·
Marion County Workers Authorize Strike as Contract Fight Escalates
SEIU 503 members are preparing for picketing as disagreements over wages and health care costs remain unresolved.
Christian Hansen
Real Estate ·
Salem Opens New Financing Program for Commercial Property Upgrades
Salem commercial property owners now have a new financing option for costly building upgrades, with applications opening Wednesday for the city’s new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energ...
Wyatt Jones
Politics ·
Who Are We Really Holding Accountable?
Oregon’s new Education Accountability Act puts attendance under the microscope. But who actually has the power to change it?
Zev Glass
