Neighborhood Associations

Neighborhood associations give Salem residents a voice in the workings and development of their local community and the city as a whole. Each neighborhood association (NA) has a Neighborhood Services Specialist and staff liaison assigned to assist them with communications, obtaining information, and organization.  Neighborhood association volunteers make a difference in the Salem community by providing information to decision-makers, working on self-help projects, and acting as a communication link between the City and other citizens. Neighborhood Services staff assist neighborhood associations in achieving their goals.

How to Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood

Each of Salem's 19 neighborhood associations meets on a regular basis to discuss issues that pertain to the neighborhood. Most associations meet in the evenings, but some meet in the early morning. Neighborhood associations are recognized by City Council as an official voice of the community. Associations make recommendations to City Council and take action in their own neighborhood. Topics that are frequently on neighborhood association agendas include:

• Neighborhood crime and crime prevention
• Traffic and transportation planning
• Land use (zoning, planning, new construction, renovations, etc.)
• Neighborhood parks and park partnerships
• Community events

Refer to the map of neighborhood associations and the list of association chairpersons (or pdf version ) to identify whom you can call for more information about your neighborhood association. The weekly meetings of all neighborhood associations are posted on the City's website. The meeting calendar is available as well from Neighborhood Services; contact us to get on the mailing list or sign up for an electronic version.  You can address your neighbors at a neighborhood association meeting; find out how to get on the agenda .

Contact the NAs

Choose a neighborhood association from the list below. This will give you a list of contact information as well as the standard meeting time for that particular NA. For detailed information about a specific association, contact the chairperson listed. Click here for a text-only version of all contact people and meeting information, or a pdf version.

• CAN-DO Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization
• Croisan-Illahe Neighborhood Association
• ELNA East Lancaster Neighborhood Association
• Faye Wright Neighborhood Association
• Grant Neighborhood Association
• Highland Neighborhood Association
• Lansing Community Action Association
• Morningside Neighborhood Association
• NEN Northeast Neighbors
• NESCA Northeast Salem Community Association
• NOLA North Lancaster Neighborhood Association
• Northgate Neighborhood Association
• SNI Salem Neighborhoods Inc
• SCAN South Central Association of Neighbors
• SEMCA Southeast Mill Creek Association
• SESNA South East Salem Neighborhood Association
• South Gateway Neighborhood Association
• South Salem Neighborhood Association
• Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association
• West Salem Neighborhood Association

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Stay Informed

Each month, the City produces a newsletter that includes information on City projects, public forums, neighborhood activities, and opportunities to learn more or take an active role in civic affairs. The Salem Community Connections newsletter is posted on the City's webpage. A weekly calendar of NA meetings (pdf) is also available online or via US mail. Citizens also may request to be placed on the mailing list for a hard copy by contacting Neighborhood Services, or you may sign up for an electronic version of these documents. 

Contact Staff

The office hours for Neighborhood Services are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (including the lunch hour). After hours, callers may leave a message at 503-588-6261. You may also request meeting agendas or the Salem Community Connections newsletter be mailed to you. You can also ask for an electronic version of either document to be sent to you each time it's produced. Contact us at communityservices@cityofsalem.net.

City of Salem

Neighborhood Services Section

555 Liberty St SE, Rm 300, Salem OR 97301

503-588-6261

503-315-2567 fax

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