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Council agrees to $100,000 yearly transfer for airport minimum revenue guarantee; vote splits 6–3
Summary
Council voted 6–3 to reduce the general‑fund transfer to the airport by $100,000 per year for three years and apply the funds to a community‑assembled minimum revenue guarantee (MRG) to attract commercial air service; debate focused on funding sources and operational risk.
The Salem City Council on Oct. 13 approved a measure to reduce the city’s general‑fund transfer to the airport by $100,000 per year for three years and apply those funds toward a minimum revenue guarantee (MRG) intended to recruit commercial airline service.
The council recorded a 6–3 vote. Councilors Nordyke, Teigen, Nishioka, Matthews, Gwynn and Mayor Julie Hoy voted in favor; Councilors Varney, Brown and Vang voted no. The measure passed after debate on the council about funding sources and possible operational impacts at the airport.
What the action does: City materials and staff said community partners had pledged…
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