City Council Goals

	Council Goals Home
	Public Safety
	Infrastructure & Maintenance
	Economic Development
	Livability & Neighborhoods
	Downtown Revitalization
	Communication
	Environment
	Salem's Image
	Efficiency In Government
	Annexations & Land Use
	Funding
	Historical Assets
	Other Goals & Strategies

2007 City Council Goals

Adopted February 20, 2007

Each year, the Mayor and City Council meets to update their annual goals for the city. Listed below are the 12 main goals the City Council set for 2007.

Public Safety
Create a sense of safety for Salem's citizens by reducing the crime rate, curbinb methamphetamine use and improving emergency response times.

Infrastructure and Maintenance
Attain and maintain adequate infrastructure to ensure livability and economic viability.

Economic Development
Increase the number of jobs in Salem and diversify the city's economy.

Livability and Neighborhoods
Create an environment where neighborhoods are safe and friendly and where people feel connected.

Downtown Revitalization
Continue and expand current downtown revitalization efforts in support of housing, retial, office and entertainment.

Communication
Continue to improve public confidence in city government and improve Salem’s image.

Environment
Continue to minimize the city's environmental foot print and impact.

Salem's Image
Promote the positive image of Salem.

Efficiency in Government
Streamline processes to create a more cost-efficient government that is user-friendly, credible, and supportive of the citizens.

Annexations and Land Use
Coordinate planning to create equitable taxation, growth management and provisions within the Urban Growth Boundary.

Funding
Obtain more State and Federal funding and grants to support city projects.

Historical Assets
Incorporate Salem's historic districts, historic buildings, a Salem Historic Center and other historic efforts into a cohesive plan.