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
Jul. 16
Historic Landmarks Commission5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Virtual Meeting

This regular meeting of the Salem Historic Landmarks Commission will take place online. If you are interested in attending, you can digitally attend the meeting using any computer, tablet, or smart phone. You can also call in to the meeting using any phone with the information provided below. Staff Reports and presentations for this meeting will be available at this link, see “Agendas and Meeting Minutes”: https://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/historic-landmarks-commission.aspx DIGITAL MEETING INFORMATION To view this meeting LIVE on YouTube, please visit this link with your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/planningpublicmeetings The City of Salem and the Salem Planning Commission thanks you for your support in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by attending this public meeting digitally. For any questions or concerns about the above information, please contact Kirsten Straus, Staff Assistant at [email protected] or 503-540-2347.

Agenda:

​Agenda

Phone: 503-540-2347

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 503-540-2347 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Northgate Neighborhood Association Meeting6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Northgate Park
3575 Fairhaven Ave NE
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting

Agenda:

​July 16, 2020

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.

Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Regular Meeting

Agenda:

July 16, 2020​

Phone: 503-540-2303

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.

Jul. 17
Library Renovation Council Subcommittee12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

The Library Renovation Council Subcommittee provides policy level oversight for renovation of the Salem Public Library. The committee will receive status reports and provide feedback to the core project team regarding policy and items with the potential to rise to the City Council’s attention.

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July 17, 2020​

Phone: 503-588-6008

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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 503-588-6008 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Jul. 20
West Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Roth’s Fresh Markets
1130 Wallace RD NW
Salem OR 97304

Regular Meeting

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

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.

Jul. 21
South Salem Connect Partnership Meeting12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Westminster Presbyterian 3737 Liberty RD S
Salem OR 97302

Join neighbors and partners as they work together to make a difference in South Salem Neighborhoods. We also hear from key guest speakers and work closely with local schools. For more information, call Salem Leadership Foundation at 503-315-8924. We meet every third Tuesday of each month and everyone is welcome to join.

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 503-315-8924

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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 503-315-8924 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

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