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 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 โ 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 Chamber Comms | Feb 6, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On February 2, a group of Salem Chamber members and business owners gathered at Salem City Hall to meet and hear directly from our new City Councilors and Salem City Manager Keith Stahley. We were also joined by Councilor Jose Gonzalez. Click above to watch a...