Salem Cultural, Atracciones Históricas Y Subvenciones Para Eventos Disponibles - 09/22/25

Salem, Ore. — La ciudad de Salem está aceptando propuestas de subvención de organizaciones que quieren brindar eventos históricos, culturales, y turísticos-eventos relacionados en Salem.

Los premios de becas de hasta $2,000 están disponibles para eventos pequeños y hasta $10,000 para grandes eventos organizados por organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501(c) que figuran en el Servicio de Impuestos Internos. Todos los eventos deben tomar lugar dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Salem, estar abiertos al público y ocurrir entre el 1º de julio de 2026 y el 30 de junio de 2027.

Las subvenciones están financiadas por el Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria, también conocido como impuesto hotelero. Las subvenciones proporcionan apoyo de comercialización y promoción para diversas instalaciones y eventos históricos y culturales en Salem.

La asistencia de una de estas reuniones es un requisito para solicitar:

Martes, 7 de octubre, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

En persona, en la biblioteca publica de Salem, Anderson Room A o por Zoom, las organizaciones deben enviar una solicitud por correo electrónico para el enlace a cneider@cityofsalem.net o kskelly@cityofsalem.net.

Jueves, 9 de octubre, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

En persona, en la biblioteca publica de Salem, Collaboration Studio o por Zoom, las organizaciones deben enviar una solicitud por correo electrónico para el enlace a cneider@cityofsalem.net o kskelly@cityofsalem.net.

Las solicitudes estarán disponibles a partir del 10 de octubre, 2025 en línea en Grants for Promotion of Culture and Tourism | Salem, Oregon (cityofsalem.net). Las solicitudes vencen el 17 de noviembre, 2025.

Para obtener más información sobre las subvenciones de Impuesto de Ocupación Transitorio, póngase en contacto con la Ciudad de Salem al (503) 540-2361 o al (503) 540-2303 para español.   

Grants Available For Salem Events And Cultural And Historic Attractions - 09/22/25

Attendance at one of two pre-application meetings is required to apply.

Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is accepting grant proposals from organizations that want to host historic, cultural, and tourism-related events in Salem.

Grant awards of up to $10,000 are available for large events hosted by nonprofit 501(c) organizations listed with the Internal Revenue Service. Smaller events hosted by non-501(c) organization are eligible for up to $2,000 grants. All events must take place within Salem city limits, be open to the public, and occur between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

The grants are funded by the Transient Occupancy Tax, also known as a hotel tax. They provide marketing and promotion support for various historic and cultural facilities and events in Salem.

Attendance at one of these pre-application meetings is a requirement to apply:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

In-Person at the Salem Library, Anderson Room A or via Zoom Meeting, organizations must submit email request for the link to cneider@cityofsalem.net or kskelly@cityofsalem.net.

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

In-Person at the Salem Library, Collaboration Studio or via Zoom Meeting, organizations must submit email request for the link to cneider@cityofsalem.net or kskelly@cityofsalem.net.

Applications will be available beginning October 10, 2025 online at Grants for Promotion of Culture and Tourism | Salem, Oregon (cityofsalem.net). Applications will be due November 17, 2025.

For more information about Transient Occupancy Tax grants, please contact the City of Salem at (503)-540-2361. Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame (503) 588-6207 x 1 Irma Dowd.

City Of Salem Wants Your Ideas For The Library - 09/18/25

Salem, Ore. – The City of Salem is asking everyone in the community to share what they think would help improve services from the Salem Public Library. In May 2025, Salem voters approved the Livability Levy, which provides money to operate the library and other important community services.

The City wants to hear from both library users and those who don’t use the library. They want to know how to make library services better and easier for everyone.

The City is looking for input on a few important topics, including:

• What hours should the library be open?
• How can we make it easier to access the library?
• What ideas do you have for improving library services?

Community members can take a survey to share their thoughts and help shape the future of the library. Please complete the survey by October 8.

Take the survey

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Untreated Sewage Overflow Into Claggett Creek Resolved - 09/15/25

SALEM, Ore. — On Sept. 14, at about 6 p.m., an overflow of untreated sewage into Claggett Creek occurred near 1860 Hawthorne Ave. NE. The incident was resolved by 8 p.m. the same evening. About 920 gallons of untreated sewage were spilled.

City of Salem utility crews responded immediately, clearing the blockage and cleaning the affected sewer line. Public Works staff are conducting a follow-up site assessment today to determine the cause of the blockage.

To protect public health, signs have been posted advising residents to avoid contact with the water in Claggett Creek due to potentially elevated bacteria levels. Water quality testing is underway and will continue until results confirm the issue has been resolved. Any bacteria introduced into the creek should naturally flush out within the next few days.

If you notice an overflowing sewer manhole or want to report a spill, please contact the Public Works Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311.

You can help prevent sewer backups and overflows by keeping fats, oils, rags, and grease out of the sewer system. Learn more about preventing sanitary sewer overflows and the City of Salem’s efforts to reduce these events by visiting https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/household/water-utilities/wastewater/how-to-prevent-sewer-back-up.

For additional information, please contact the City of Salem at 503-588-6311 or email us at service@cityofsalem.net.

City Of Salem Reports Sewer Overflow Event - 09/12/25

The City of Salem announced that an overflow of untreated sewage occurred into Croisan Creek on Sept. 11, 2025, at about 2 p.m. near 888 Coburn St. S. City utility crews were immediately dispatched to the location and cleared the blockage by 2:45 pm. About 10 gallons of untreated sewage were spilled. Findings indicate the cause of the overflow is due to roots in a sewer manhole. Public Works staff is following up with further site assessment to ensure there are no further obstructions.

Signs have been posted to warn residents to avoid water contact in Croisan Creek due to potentially high levels of bacteria. Water quality samples are being taken and will continue to be taken until the results indicate that the issue has been cleared. Any bacteria that entered the site should be flushed out of the water body in the next few days.

If you see an overflowing manhole or wish to report a spill, please call the Public Works 

Department Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311. 

Everyone can do their part to prevent sewer backups and overflows by keeping sewers free of fats, oils, rags, and grease. Learn more about Sanitary Sewer Overflows and the steps taken by the City of Salem to reduce these events. 

City Of Salem Reports Sewer Overflow Event - 09/12/25

The City of Salem announced that an overflow of untreated sewage occurred into Croisan Creek on Sept. 11, 2025, at about 2 p.m. near 888 Coburn St. S. City utility crews were immediately dispatched to the location and cleared the blockage by 2:45 pm. About 10 gallons of untreated sewage were spilled. Findings indicate the cause of the overflow is due to roots in a sewer manhole. Public Works staff is following up with further site assessment to ensure there are no further obstructions.

Signs have been posted to warn residents to avoid water contact in Croisan Creek due to potentially high levels of bacteria. Water quality samples are being taken and will continue to be taken until the results indicate that the issue has been cleared. Any bacteria that entered the site should be flushed out of the water body in the next few days.

If you see an overflowing manhole or wish to report a spill, please call the Public Works 

Department Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311. 

Everyone can do their part to prevent sewer backups and overflows by keeping sewers free of fats, oils, rags, and grease. Learn more about Sanitary Sewer Overflows and the steps taken by the City of Salem to reduce these events. 

First Day To File For City Of Salem Candidacy Is September 11 - 09/05/25

Salem, Ore. -- Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held on May 19, 2026, at which time the voters of the City of Salem will be entitled to vote for candidates to certain city offices.

Offices Open for Election:

SALEM MAYOR - TWO-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 2 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 4 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 6 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 8 - FOUR-YEAR TERM

SALEM MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE - FOUR YEAR TERM

Important Dates:

September 11, 2025, is the first day interested individuals can file candidacy for City office. For more information or to obtain a candidate packet or to file for candidacy, please contact Amy Johnson in the City Recorder’s Office at (503) 588-6091, or email cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net to schedule a candidate briefing.  
 
March 3, 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.), is the last day for incumbent candidates to file nominating petitions containing the required number of signatures to qualify as a candidate with the City Recorder.
 
March 10, 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.), is the last day for non-incumbent candidates to file nominating petitions containing the required number of signatures to qualify as a candidate with the City Recorder.

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Applications Welcome For Salem Livability Levy Oversight Committee - 08/28/25

The City of Salem is inviting the community to apply for four seats on the Livability Levy Oversight Committee. There is one at-large seat and one seat each representing Center 50+, Parks and Recreation and the Salem Public Library. The City Council will also have three representatives on the committee, to be appointed later.

Submit your application by Sept. 26

The committee will oversee the use of tax revenue from the Livability Levy passed in May of this year.  Their role is to ensure the revenue from the levy is used only for purposes outlined in the measure. The committee will make annual reports to the City Council. 

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