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Councilor Nishioka moved to approve the consent calendar, which the council said included the April 28 council minutes and a recommendation to adopt Resolution 2025-8, “declaring a public need to acquire, and the city of Salem’s intent to negotiate for the acquisition of easements for the State Street south-side sidewalk improvements.” The motion passed on a roll call with Councilor Nishioka, Councilor Matthews, Councilor Gwynn, Councilor Brown, Councilor Nordyke, Councilor Varney and Mayor Julie Hoy recorded as voting aye. Councilor Teigen was absent for that roll call.

Councilor Nishioka then moved to advance Ordinance Bill No. 5-25, described by the recorder as an ordinance to annex certain territory located at the 2500 block of Michigan City Lane NW and the 3300 block of Levi Street NW, apply city zoning and withdraw the territory from the Spring Valley Bridal Fire Protection District. The motion to advance the ordinance to a reading for passage carried on a roll call with all recorded members voting aye.

Recusal/Conflict note: Councilor Matthews said he had a past real-estate relationship with one property affected by a consent item and declared the possible conflict on the record but chose not to recuse and participated in the vote after the declaration.

Why it matters: The consent calendar item includes a resolution authorizing the city to pursue easements needed for a sidewalk improvement project on State Street; advancing an annexation ordinance moves a property-level land-use change forward in the legislative process.

Ending: No final ordinance adoption vote occurred at the May 12 meeting; the annexation ordinance was advanced for reading for passage. Staff or council did not record further debate or final passage at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Salem Council Meeting - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved the consent calendar, including a resolution to acquire easements for State Street sidewalk improvements, and advanced Ordinance Bill 5-25 (annexation and zoning) to reading for passage; a councilor declared a past real-estate connection to one consent property.","taxTitle","Salem , Marion County, Oregon","taxId",2768,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569584,"Dozens of speakers urge Salem to end contracts and incentives with Avelo Airlines over deportation flights",1527,2465000,3992000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798065-7bb5805323c9aee588d050cf38b3771e&start=2465&end=3992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798065-7bb5805323c9aee588d050cf38b3771e/thumbnail_2465000.jpg","/articles/6569584/Salem/Marion-County/Oregon/Dozens-of-speakers-urge-Salem-to-end-contracts-and-incentives-with-Avelo-Airlines-over-deportation-flights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569584-807382265c73bb7fe58d31c9c842e0e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187960&Signature=R1ZRqJuJGMtPb2D92OoMWSrRxQRKO3~cHa24V0KpShfu1VJJhBVpGM1OKbyCg6gQvlA0XHbrGwBgf3TY3ToKnad3ff76IddHtP1iXzYDBqIQGP1~3UDL1y7AUn21XREyiE~37sM0JR8hQRVMG1iP2JVrSlOFQetNcac7bT6ZlzU1W7mMvyPPoh24TN3e-hVZ2-oxU6DUp9nwiHP89sNE8jkiNs3Np92nFZ6KUciE~6LLzB0tPEvW4ZLJiO9WUhceicZjNMoR7lVkuCa0oVAu2nj4SMi5Lk~ykgzpP9Akcyc5~BGs-TgxyZG9Q6S3FDnnrGkVgEU2fgW1egZmWggwIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A series of public-comment speakers at the Salem City Council meeting on May 12 urged councilors to cancel contracts, grants and incentive agreements with Avelo Airlines, saying the carrier’s reported work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) makes the company incompatible with Salem’s values and sanctuary policies.

Shala Colson, who identified herself as representing Salem Democratic Socialists, asked the council to “terminate all contracts and financial incentives granted to Avelo Airlines immediately,” and said the airline benefits from waived landing fees, free terminal space for two years, a $350,000 revenue guarantee from Travel Salem and up to $850,000 in federal funds, of which she said $445,000 had already been dispersed this year. Colson framed the request as a moral and budgetary issue and called the airline’s actions “predatory.”

Several other speakers echoed that call. Heather Appleberry asked the council to “immediately cancel all contracts and incentives with Avelo Airlines,” noting, as she said, the company contracted with ICE and had used union-busting tactics during a 2022 organizing drive. Jeremy Robbins and other speakers repeated figures the public has circulated about local subsidies, calling for the city to redirect funds to services such as libraries, parks and the 50-plus senior center.

Tiffany Vu cited reporting by ProPublica and described safety concerns on deportation flights, saying detainees have been flown shackled and that flight crews lack training to evacuate restrained passengers in an emergency. Peter Bergell urged the council to consult the attorney general’s office to determine whether the city can cancel or void agreements if Avelo’s actions conflict with Oregon’s sanctuary protections; he said he was “not sure” about the legal pathway but called for immediate inquiry.

Why it matters: Commenters framed the issue in three ways: moral opposition to deportation flights, worker-rights concerns tied to alleged union-busting by the airline, and fiscal objections to public subsidies for a company they said may not provide sustained local economic benefit. Petition and organizing numbers were cited from the public: Jeremy Robbins said about 350 people had signed a petition calling for an end to city incentives for Avelo.

City response at the meeting: No council vote or formal action to terminate contracts appeared in the meeting record. Speakers asked for contract cancellations and legal review but the transcript records no immediate staff direction or council resolution on the matter.

Ending: Community members asked the council to choose “people over profit” and to consult legal counsel about options; the public-comment block concluded without recorded action for the agenda items under discussion.","Multiple residents and community groups urged the city to terminate contracts, grants and fee waivers for Avelo Airlines, alleging the carrier operates flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and citing worker-rights and safety concerns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569588,"Councilors urge voters to approve May 20 municipal levy, warn of library and service cuts if it fails",415,248000,663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798065-7bb5805323c9aee588d050cf38b3771e&start=248&end=663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798065-7bb5805323c9aee588d050cf38b3771e/thumbnail_248000.jpg","/articles/6569588/Salem/Marion-County/Oregon/Councilors-urge-voters-to-approve-May-20-municipal-levy-warn-of-library-and-service-cuts-if-it-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569588-dbf10a791e95c249a8f7439fe62ba888/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187960&Signature=I0QaGGztewoRQ8SOEZjVFyn9icCKLsYmTi8kg3f-RfEF4Pgd4YCEqIpLcgeiOrx6Igi0hfm0pCyEkeU~XimzLJ5EPwI2s5OOo6zsKlx3~XalseseXQuZwZv7UckLrnrZMUoCjQtsAfBZkb~XAMdZ1EImgdF~U-mcFBIwMgDqL4D-QiYrP~0sEMa027z2vC6KKv75ByTtjv76ygn-kuMFWn2Qz8ngFCD4gIbLNOUZ8Yo20diDjC2Qpl7JTjrbhj9x7tS-DD24hgoI~CzIMk6Z2FVO9HS2naNzNoUWHK1Y14Q62Qb8g-tIyE~Pdoo5Hy~AHhTKnBblU~RWWhmGyRDcsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilors at the Salem City Council meeting on May 12 urged residents to vote in favor of a levy on the May 20 ballot, saying the measure will preserve library hours, parks, senior services and other community programs.

Councilor Chris Nordyke urged voters to act, calling the ballot measure “a do or die moment for the city of Salem,” and saying that if the levy fails the city manager’s proposed budget would lead to steep cuts. “If this levy passes, we retain funding. We keep funding our library, our parks, our senior center, and our youth sports camps at the levels we are at now,” Nordyke said. He added that, under current proposals if the levy fails, the West Salem library would close and the main library branch could be cut to about 20 hours a week.

Councilor Nishioka and Councilor Varney also made public appeals during council comment. Councilor Nishioka encouraged residents to “stay engaged as we move through the budget committee process” and to be aware of the levy on the May 20 ballot. Councilor Varney said West Salem residents were not receiving the voters' pamphlet and urged neighbors to spread the word about what is at stake, noting the levy includes a separately dedicated account for revenue from the measure.

Why it matters: Councilors framed the levy as funding for preventive services that reduce demand for reactive public safety and human services spending. Nordyke told residents the city has already made prior cuts and cost controls — citing $6 million cut the previous fiscal year and about $1.5 million more in the current year — but said further reductions would still be required without the levy.

Supporting details and context: Councilors emphasized endorsements in the voters' pamphlet, including statements from public safety unions, which they said support the levy because cuts would otherwise fall to public safety personnel. Councilors repeatedly appealed to voters to mail in ballots and noted volunteer canvassing and outreach underway.

No formal council action on the levy occurred at the meeting; the statements were made during council and city manager comment as part of regular council business. The council did not vote on any levy-specific ordinance or resolution at this meeting.

Ending: Councilors asked residents to check ballots, contact neighbors, and return ballots before the May 20 election. The chair adjourned the meeting after routine business concluded.","Multiple Salem City Councilors urged residents to vote yes on a May 20 levy, saying failure would force cuts to libraries, parks, senior services and staff positions; councilors framed the levy as funding for preventive services.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves consent calendar and advances annexation ordinance to reading

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