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Salem Chamber Opposes Marion County Home Rule Charter
Measure 24-292 will appear on May ballots for Marion County residents. Read the official position statement of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Salem Chamber Public Policy Updates All active members of the Salem Chamber can join over 300 other businesspeople and receive 2-3 informative emails per month on the latest public policy issues facing the Salem area business community.

Members voice strong concerns at February 11 Public Policy Session
Measure 24-292 was debated which will appear on Marion County ballots in May. View the proposed Marion County Charter here.

Marion County Property Taxes Businesses should expect to receive Marion County property tax forms in the mail unlike in recent years. Whether sent or not by the county, property owners are required to turn in the completed form each year. For more information, click here.

Get Plugged In! The Salem Chamber's latest initiative to make sure businesspeople know just how easy it is to connect with their Neighborhood Association.

Council vacates portion of Strong Road for Fairview property, discusses liquor license application Two public hearings take up the large majority of the February 8 agenda. Posted February 9, 2010.

Sullivan elected Council President / Travel Salem presents annual report
City Council returned to the Civic Center January 11 after a Holiday break  Posted January 11, 2010

Police and Parks Bonds Contemplated at Council Salem City Council is collecting data on the needs of Salem's Parks System and the Police Department. Posted December 7, 2009

Salem will serve as partner for electric vehicle charging stations Learn more about the project and participating cities.