On May 4, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem on the city’s budget deficit and the ways in which the city is looking at adding revenue sources, including a potential Employee Paid Payroll Tax. Click above to watch the recording of the meeting.
In addition, attendees received their monthly update on the Legislative Session from Chamber lobbyist Nicole Palmateer Hazelbaker.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online, and a special thanks to all of our speakers:
Salem Mayor Chris Hoy
City of Salem Chief Financial Officer Josh Eggleston
Salem City Councilor Virginia Stapleton (Ward 1)
Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke (Ward 7)
City of Salem Citizen Budget Committee Member Paul Tigan
Lobbyist Nicole Palmateer Hazelbaker (Bravio Communications)