Departments & Agencies

​While the City Council and Mayor set laws, policies and goals for the City of Salem, the City Manager and City Departments implement them. City departments and agencies provide services in specific areas to create a livable and business-friendly environment.

City Manager’s Office
City of Salem Municipal Court
The Court makes judicial findings for Misdemeanors A through D, traffic violations, and parking ticket cases.
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Community Development Department
Community Development helps develop a livable city through the following divisions: Building & Safety, Library, Planning, and Neighborhood Enhancement.
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Human Resources Department
Human Resource responsibilities include recruitment, labor relations, compensation, and risk management.
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Information Technology Department
The Information Technology Department provides the technical infrastructure and solutions that allow City staff to serve the community.
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Legal Department
The Legal Department includes City attorneys, the City Recorder, and support staff.
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Public Works Department
Salem’s Public Works Department plans, constructs and maintains the infrastructure to meet the needs of Salem.
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Salem Fire Department
Learn about how the Salem Fire Department serves the community.
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Salem Housing Authority
Salem Housing Authority's mission is to assist low- and moderate-income families to achieve self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers.
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Salem Police Department
Roles and Responsibilities of the Salem Police Department.
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Urban Development Department
​​Urban Development staff administer programs and services that promote awareness of economic and community development.
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Urban Renewal Agency
The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) is a separate municipal corporation responsible for governing Salem’s seven urban renewal areas.
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What’s happening
Apr. 25
Downtown Advisory Board12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Urban Development Department
350 Commercial ST NE
Salem OR 97301
May 01
West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.Urban Development Department
350 Commercial ST NE
Salem OR 97301
Budget Committee Meeting6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301
North Lancaster Neighborhood Association (NOLA)6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Scott Elementary School Media Center
4700 Arizona AVE NE
Salem OR 97305
May 02
Cancelled - North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.Center 50+
2615 Portland RD NE
Salem OR 97301
Grant Neighborhood Association Meeting6:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m.Grant Community School
725 Market ST NE
Salem OR 97301
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City of Salem
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
555 Liberty St SE
Salem OR 97301
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