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.

The Court makes judicial findings for Misdemeanors A through D, traffic violations, and parking ticket cases.
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Community Development helps develop a livable city through the following divisions: Building & Safety, Library, Planning, and Neighborhood Enhancement.
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Human Resource responsibilities include recruitment, labor relations, compensation, and risk management.
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The Information Technology Department provides the technical infrastructure and solutions that allow City staff to serve the community.
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The Legal Department includes City attorneys, the City Recorder, and support staff.
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Salem’s Public Works Department plans, constructs and maintains the infrastructure to meet the needs of Salem.
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Learn about how the Salem Fire Department serves the community.
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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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Roles and Responsibilities of the Salem Police Department.
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​​Urban Development staff administer programs and services that promote awareness of economic and community development.
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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
Aug. 09
Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting of the Salem Housing Authority Commission

Agenda:

​Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

​Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting Minutes

Phone: 503-373-3801

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-373-3801 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

City Council Meeting6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.To Be Determined

Regular Meeting of the City Council

View meeting in real-time on Comcast Cable CC:Media Channel 21 or CC:Media You Tube Channel

Submit comments on agenda items no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting at [email protected]

Real-time public comment and testimony may also be provided during the meeting via Zoom. Please pre-register between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting at Public Comment at Salem City Council Meeting

Agenda:

​August 9, 2021 City Council agenda

Meeting Minutes:

​August 9, 2021 City Council minutes

Phone: 503-588-6097

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6097 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Urban Renewal Agency6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.To Be Determined

Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency

Agenda:

​https://salem.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Phone: 5930588-6097

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 5930588-6097 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Aug. 10
Southeast Mill Creek Association Meeting - SEMCA10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Paradise Island Park
3100 Turner RD SE
Salem OR 97302

Regular monthly meeting.

Agenda:

August 10, 2021​

Phone: 503-540-2303

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This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Northeast Neighbors Meeting - NEN6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.To Be Determined

Regular monthly meeting. Please email the Chair at [email protected] for meeting address.

Agenda:

​August 10, 2021

Phone: 503-540-2303

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This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Aug. 11
Community Engagement Audit Steering Committee Agenda Packet4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.YouTube

Follow up committee meeting

Agenda:

​Community Engagement Audit Steering Committte Agenda Packet

Phone: 503540-2426

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503540-2426 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

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8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
555 Liberty St SE
Salem OR 97301
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