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Salem City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule: Spring/Fall 2026

Original title: Until further notice, all Salem City Council meetings will be conducted in Loucks Auditorium, located at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE, with the option for remote attendance. Please see the meeting agenda header for more details on remote attendance. The meetings are also available to watch in real-time online at CC:Media YouTube Channel, as well as Comcast Cable CC:Media Channel 21. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Funds Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Exemption from Competitive Bidding and Authorization of an Alternate Contracting Method for a New Fire Station 8 Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: Annual Agency Public Housing Authority (PHA) plan and the Capital Fund Plan (CFP) Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY WORK SESSION: North Waterfront URA Update Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS: (Unless otherwise noted, work sessions are held in Loucks Auditorium.) BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS: (Unless otherwise noted, Budget Committee will meet in Loucks Auditorium.) Budget Committee Review Meeting State Revenue Public Hearing and, Result Areas Reviewed: Safe Community, Good Governance Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Budget Committee Recommends FY 2027 Budget to the City Council and Urban Renewal Agency Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Alternate Budget Committee Meeting (if needed) Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 2026 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING DATES: Neighborhood - Annual Meeting Date - Time - Councilor Grant-------------May 7--------------6:15 p.m.-----Tigan SEMCA-----------May 12------------10:00 a.m.----Nishioka, Matthews Highland---------May 14------------6:30 p.m.-----Brown, Tigan ELNA-------------June 4-------------6:30 p.m.-----Vang Morningside-----June 10-----------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Matthews SCAN-------------June 10-----------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Nordyke Faye Wright-----September 8-----6:30 p.m.-----Nordyke, Matthews Northgate--------September 17---6:00 p.m.-----Brown NOLA-------------October 1---------6:30 p.m.-----Brown West Salem------October 1--------6:30 p.m.-----Tigan, Varney Sunnyslope------October 15-------7:00 p.m.-----Nordyke, Gwyn NESCA------------October 20-------7:00 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan CANDO-----------October 20-------6:00 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan SESNA------------October 24-------7:00 p.m.-----Nishioka SWAN------------ November 3------6:30 p.m.----Nishioka, Nordyke

Record date · April 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines the upcoming schedule for Salem City Council, Budget Committee, and Housing Authority public hearings and work sessions. It also provides a list of 2026 annual meeting dates for various neighborhood associations and confirms that all council meetings will be held at the Loucks Auditorium with remote attendance options.

Why it matters

Residents can use this schedule to participate in public hearings regarding the 2027 city budget, housing authority plans, and local infrastructure projects like Fire Station 8.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Salem Residents

Residents have the opportunity to provide public comment on city budget, housing, and infrastructure projects.

Directly affected

Neighborhood Associations

Associations are scheduled for specific annual meeting dates to engage with their assigned city councilors.

Key Facts

All Salem City Council meetings are held at Loucks Auditorium, 585 Liberty Street SE, with remote attendance options available.
Meetings are broadcast live via CC:Media YouTube Channel and Comcast Cable Channel 21.
Budget Committee will review state revenue and 'Safe Community'/'Good Governance' result areas on April 29, 2026.
Budget Committee will recommend the FY 2027 budget to the City Council and Urban Renewal Agency on May 6, 2026.

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Public hearing for the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds is May 26, 2026.
Public hearing for the Salem Housing Authority Annual PHA plan and Capital Fund Plan is May 26, 2026.
Public hearing regarding competitive bidding exemption for Fire Station 8 is June 22, 2026.
Urban Renewal Agency will hold a North Waterfront URA update work session on May 18, 2026.
An alternate Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, if needed.
15 neighborhood association annual meetings are scheduled between May 7 and November 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the City Council meetings held?

Meetings are held at the Loucks Auditorium, located at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE.

Can I watch the meetings from home?

Yes, meetings are available via remote attendance (check the agenda header for details), the CC:Media YouTube channel, or Comcast Cable Channel 21.

When is the public hearing for the 2027 city budget?

The Budget Committee meets to recommend the FY 2027 budget on May 6, 2026.

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Budget Season Concentration

The city has concentrated its budget review and recommendation process into a three-week window in late April and early May 2026.

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Connected Entities

Salem City Council, Salem Public Library, CC:Media and 3 more

OrganizationSalem City Council“Governing body hosting meetings”Map →

locationSalem Public Library“Building housing the meeting venue”Map →

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OrganizationUrban Renewal Agency“Hosting work sessions”Map →

OrganizationSalem Housing Authority“Hosting public hearings”Map →

locationLoucks Auditorium“Primary meeting venue”Map →

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