What is the Urban Renewal Agency?

The Urban Renewal Agency is a separate municipal corporation responsible for governing Salem’s seven urban renewal areas. With assistance from three advisory boards, the Agency Board provides direction and approval for projects and programs to invest in and improve specific geographic areas of the City.

Who Governs the Urban Renewal Agency?

In Salem, the Urban Renewal Agency is led by the Mayor and City Council, with the Mayor serving as the Chair of the Agency Board. The City Manager acts as the Executive Director. Staff support is provided by the Urban Development division through an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Salem.

When Does the Urban Renewal Agency Meet?

The Agency meets in Council Chambers prior to the Council meeting on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and as needed on the fourth Monday of the month.

Detailed information about Agency meeting times, dates, and locations is shown in the calendar. You can access meeting agendas online.

How to Watch the Meetings

There are several ways to watch Agency meetings:

• Live Broadcast: Tune in to CC:Media Channel 21 to watch the meetings live.
• Replays: Replays are available throughout the week on CC:Media Channel 21
• Online Streaming: Stream the meetings live or watch archived recordings online at your convenience.

Rules

URA Rules are adopted by the Agency and provide guidelines and procedures for its meetings. The rules provide for the order of agenda items at Agency meetings, public comment, voting at meetings, and procedures for public hearings.

Other helpful resources you can access include the functions and role of the City Council and URA and ways you can participate in a City Council or URA meeting.

Resolution

Resolution 7986 – used to establish the Urban Renewal Agency.