by Chamber Comms | Dec 11, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on December 5, 2024, we heard from our three incoming Salem City Councilors (taking office in January 2025) about their backgrounds, the why behind their service, and policy priorities for the upcoming year. Incoming Salem City...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 17, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on October 10, we heard from two state representatives (one in favor of and one opposed to Measure 117) about the ballot measure that proposes a ranked-choice voting system for state elections in Oregon. The meeting educated...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 11, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on September 5, 2024, we heard from the two candidates running for Marion County Sheriff and learned about what their priorities would be in the role and their priorities around public safety. The Salem Chamber thanks everyone...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 5, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on August 1, 2024, we heard from Chemeketa Community College President, Dr. Jessica Howard, as well as from members of the Chemeketa Bond Campaign about the school’s upcoming bond proposal, which will be a measure on the...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 15, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on July 11, 2024, we learned more about the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Climate Protection Program (CPP), which the agency is reestablishing after the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled the...
