Due to anticipated higher-than-normal attendance at the Salem City Council meeting, the City is providing additional information to help community members navigate the meeting.

Sign Up for In-Person Testimony

Sign-ups for testifying will open at 5:00PM and close at 6:00PM PDT.

More information on Testifying at Tonight’s Meeting

• Public testimony is scheduled to take place after Special Orders of Business. As Council may adjust their agenda, this may change. Please be ready to speak when called.
• The speaking order for testimony:
  • those that have signed up to speak in-person through the digital sign-up form,
  • those speaking in-person signed up on the paper sign-up sheet,
  • then those signed up to speak remotely.
• Testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The Presiding Officer will end your testimony at the conclusion of your speaking time.
• Due to the size of tonight’s audience, you may be required to give testimony in our meeting’s overflow area.Council will be able to hear and see your testimony.
• If you choose, you may instead submit written testimony for an agenda item to cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net. Written testimony is added to the public record and provided to City Council to assist in their discussion and decision-making.
• Appropriate decorum is required. Please respect and maintain the ability for Council and those testifying to do so. Individuals being disruptive may be asked or required to leave.
• Please note that new rules are in effect for City Council meetings.  Signs are allowed in the meeting. Not allowed: sticks, poles, or other objects that may injure others.

Parking Information

It is possible with high attendance at tonight’s City Council Meeting, the Salem Public Library Parkade may become full.

Additional Parking

• Pringle Parkade - 399 High St SE

   

• Downtown Parking - https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/neighborhoods/parking/where-to-park

• Street Parking - Additional parking may be found on side streets near the library. Please follow all marked signs and rules.

Agenda and Meeting Packet

• Agenda for Special City Council August 3, 2026
• Staff Report - Consideration of the initiation of a moratorium on AI data centers and the initiation of amendments to the City zoning code to regulate AI data centers
• Resolution 2026-36

Stream Tonight’s City Council Meeting

In partnership with CC:Media, you can stream tonight’s meeting on the City of Salem's YouTube channel. 

Meeting Space and Overflow Rooms

Due to a potentially large audience, overflow space may be utilized this evening. The overflow space will stream the meeting and a second space will be available for testimony for those that are directed to the overflow area.  For your safety and security, please follow all staff instructions.