by Salem Chamber | Apr 5, 2020 | Public Policy blog
Written by 2020 Board President TJ Sullivan. Originally published in the 2020 Spring Issue of 503 Magazine. Who we elect affects the livability of our city, state and region. The more local the election the more it affects our quality of life. While national news may...
by Salem Chamber | Apr 3, 2020 | Public Policy blog
Date: Wednesday, April 8 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join by: By phone: 1 (872) 240-3311 access code: 675-507-821 By computer or smartphone: Click this link You can join us on the web or through the GoToMeeting app. If you want to use...
by Salem Chamber | Mar 24, 2020 | Public Policy blog
The City of Salem is still engaging the community in the Our Salem project. An online survey is available on the project webpage in English and Spanish, and asks for input on different priorities and options fro growth. The survey focuses on draft guiding principles,...
by Salem Chamber | Mar 12, 2020 | Public Policy blog, Uncategorized
Candidates for Wards 1, 3, 5, & 7 Candidates for Marion & Polk Counties March 12, 2020 Topic: City Council Candidates (Salem) and Marion & Polk County Commissioner Candidates Speakers: Ward 1, Ward 3, Ward 5, Ward 7, & Mayoral candidates (Salem)...
by Salem Chamber | Mar 2, 2020 | Public Policy blog
As of now, the 2020 short session is effectively halted due to both the Senate and House Republican caucuses leaving Salem to block passage of the Cap-and-Trade legislation, SB 1530 and HB 4167. Session is constitutionally mandated to end on Sunday night, March 8th,...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 25, 2020 | Public Policy blog
The House Republican Caucus has indicated this morning that they, too, will be walking out of the 2020 legislative session in order to deny a quorum on Cap & Trade legislation. The prospect of a House Republican walkout intensified last evening when Speaker...
