ISSUES OF CONCERN

FACING SALEM TODAY

There are a number of complicated issues we are facing here in the Salem community.  Sharing of misinformation related to these topics adds to the confusion.  It is our aim to add clarity by providing facts around issues such as these.

Affordable Housing, Development and Zoning

Education

Accessibility

City finances and taxes

Government transparency

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation

Traffic, parking and transportation

Climate crisis, and climate resiliency

Arts and culture, and the local creative economy

Tourism

Small and big business in Salem

Public Health, and the COVID-19 Response