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
Jun. 20
Northgate Neighborhood Association Meeting6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Cornerstone Apartments
2540 Rose Garden St NE
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting

Agenda:

​June 20, 2019

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.

Historic Landmarks Commission5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Public meeting held the third Thursday of every month.

Agenda:

​Agenda

Phone: 503-540-2347

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

Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Schirle Elementary School
4875 Justice Way S
Salem OR 97302

Regular Meeting

Agenda:

​June 20, 2019

Phone: 503-540-2323

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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 503-540-2323 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Jun. 24
Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Authority Commisison.

Agenda:

June 24 Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

​June 24 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.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting of the City Council

Agenda:

​June 24, 2019 City Council Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

​June 24, 2019 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.Council Chambers
555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency

Agenda:

​Urban Renewal Agency Agenda for June 24, 2019

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.

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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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