by Lena Prine | Jul 18, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
During the July 10 City Council meeting, members voted to adopt an employee-paid payroll tax. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has long supported sending this tax to a vote of the Salem electorate. However, that motion failed during the City Council meeting. More...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 13, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At a press conference earlier this morning (July 13) the City of Salem — joined by community partners at Travel Salem, Fly Salem, and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce — announced that Salem Municipal Airport will begin commercial service to Las Vegas and Los Angeles...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 12, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Engagement from Salem Area Chamber of Commerce membership and Board members was significant and noticeable at the July 10 Public Hearing on an employee-paid payroll tax during the Salem City Council meeting (watch the meeting here). At the conclusion of the Council...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 11, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Contact: Tom Hoffert/503-581-1466 (x311) Salem, OR – During the July 10, 2023 Salem City Council meeting a public hearing for an employee-paid payroll tax was held followed by a second reading where the Council voted to...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 29, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
A public hearing for an Employee Paid Payroll Tax will be held during the 6pm July 10 Council meeting. Here is a summary of the components included in the proposed tax: A tax which applies to all wages for work performed in the City of Salem, including self-employment...
by Lena Prine | Jun 27, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Sine Die The 2023 legislature adjourned on Sunday, June 25, bringing the 82nd Legislative Session to a conclusion. With close to 3,000 bills introduced, record revenue, and a record-breaking long walkout, this session was unique in many ways. Now that the work has...
