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• • City Manager
  • Krishna Namburi, City Manager (contact the City Manager)
  • The City Manager is appointed by the City Council, serves as the chief executive officer of the city and implements decisions of the City Council.
• • Enterprise Services
  • The Enterprise Services Department consolidates several services, including human resources and information technology, in support of business continuity and Citywide strategic initiatives.
  • Deputy City Manager and City Attorney
  • Dan Atchison (Contact the Deputy City Manager )
    • Information Technology
    • Fleet
    • Facilities
    • Human Resources
    • Risk Management
    • Customer Service Center
  • Legal
  • Salem’s Legal Department provides legal services to the City of Salem, Urban Renewal Agency and Salem Housing Authority and maintains official records documenting the work of the City government.
  • Deputy City Manager and City Attorney
  • Dan Atchison (Contact the City Attorney)
    • City Attorneys
    • City Recorder
  • Strategy and Engagement
  • The Strategy and Engagement Department integrates strategy, engagement, and enterprise thinking by advancing the City's priorities, supporting Mayor and Council decision-making, strengthening trust with the community, and ensuring initiatives such as Safe, Clean, and Healthy Salem and the Levy are thoughtfully designed and effectively implemented.
  • Assistant City Manager
  • Courtney Knox Busch (Contact the Assistant City Manager)
    • The Strategy and Engagement Department is responsible for:
    • City strategy, including the City of Salem Strategic Plan
    • Communications and Community Engagement, including:
      • Neighborhood Associations
      • Youth Services
    • Legislative matters and intergovernmental relations
    • Organizational change management
    • Mayor and City Council support
  • Finance
  • The City of Salem budget reflects the City Council's goals and Citywide result areas. Budget planning enables the City to provide excellent customer service, foster efficient and cost-effective government, maintain the City’s healthy and stable financial position, and deliver high-quality services to meet the needs of the community.
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Josh Eggleston (Contact the Chief Finance Officer)
    • Budget
    • Finance
    • Municipal Courts
  • Community Services
  • The Community Services Department provides recreation and life-enhancement opportunities to Salem residents by managing the City's Parks and Recreation programs, Public Library and Center 50+.
  • Director
  • Gretchen Bennett (Contact the Community Services Director)
    • Salem Library
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Center 50+
    • Culture and Tourism, Human Rights, Community Police Review Board, and Public Art
    • Salem Homelessness Center
  • Police
  • The Salem Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety services to the City of Salem. The department is dedicated to keeping Salem safe by providing superior police service. As an agency, our vision is to be the recognized leader of police practices through innovation, equipment, technology, and training in order to fight crime, enhance trust, and protect our community.
  • Chief
  • Trevor Womack (Contact the Police Chief)
    • Law Enforcement
    • Field Operations
    • Investigations
  • Fire
  • The City of Salem Fire Department is a progressive and innovative all-hazard response agency. Staff are trained to reduce the harmful effects of emergencies involving fire and hazardous materials. The department performs technical rescues, including rope rescue, water, confined space building collapse and trench rescue.
  • Chief
  • Dave Gerboth (Contact the Fire Chief)
    • Fire & Technical Rescue
    • Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance)
    • Emergency Operations
    • Willamette Valley Communications Center (9-1-1 Call Center)
  • Community Planning and Development
  • The Community Planning and Development Department addresses our community's planning and development needs by streamlining services to support housing production and economic vitality in Salem.
  • Director
  • Kristin Retherford (Contact the Community Planning and Development Director)
    • Economic development and urban renewal
    • Compliance and parking enforcement
    • Federal entitlement and housing incentive programs
    • Affordable housing production and management – under Salem Housing Authority
  • Public Works
  • Salem’s Public Works Department plans, constructs and maintains the City's infrastructure, facilities and systems to meet the needs of Salem.
  • Director
  • Brian D. Martin (Contact the Public Works Director)
    • Our safe and reliable road system
    • Miles of bicycle and pedestrian lanes
    • The system that delivers our healthy and plentiful water supply
    • Stormwater drainage system
    • Wastewater treatment system