by Salem Chamber | Oct 14, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog, Update, What's Happening in Salem
Released each October, Salem’s annual City Councilor Policy Agenda Progress Report is the key navigation tool for City staff and community residents regarding progress on Council-identified priorities. Key topics include homeless challenges, affordable housing...
by Emmanuel Goicochea | Oct 12, 2020 | Press Release, Public Policy blog
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced the appointment of Matthew Garrett as Wildfire Recovery Director, effective immediately. In this role, Garrett will serve as principal advisor to the Governor on recovery issues related to the 2020 wildfire season,...
by Salem Chamber | Jun 17, 2020 | Public Policy blog, Uncategorized
NEWS RELEASEJune 17, 2020Media Contact:Charles Boyle, 503-931-7773 Governor Kate Brown Announces Plans for Face Covering Requirement, Outlines Next Steps in County Reopening Process Press availability scheduled for 11 am, Thursday, June 18 (Portland, OR) — Governor...
by Salem Chamber | Jun 17, 2020 | Public Policy blog, Uncategorized
OSCC has joined with other organizations, calling on the Legislature to extend liability protections to businesses affected by COVID-19. The letter asks that during a Special Session, Oregon Legislators should immediately pass legislation that provides: Protection...
by Salem Chamber | Jun 17, 2020 | Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEJune 16, 2020Media Contact:Charles Boyle, 503-931-7773 Governor Kate Brown Calls Special Session to Improve Police Accountability and Address the COVID-19 Pandemic (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown will convene a Special Session of the Oregon Legislature...
by Salem Chamber | May 1, 2020 | Public Policy blog
Originally posted through FlashAlert Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is actively preparing for another algae season (May through September) in the North Santiam Watershed. Staff are closely monitoring water in Detroit Reservoir and the North Santiam River and are...
