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Council approves six-month pilot to expand discounted parkade permits for lower‑wage downtown workers
Summary
City Council voted to temporarily expand discounted parkade permits for employees earning $25/hour or less, apply the pilot to Marion and Chemeketa parkades and require employer verification. Council also directed staff to report back with a comprehensive status update by January 2026.
The Salem City Council on June 23 approved a six‑month pilot expanding discounted parkade permits to employees who earn $25 per hour or less, with employer verification required. The pilot applies only to the Marion and Chemeketa parkades and runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 under the amendment adopted by the council.
Why it matters: Councilors and downtown business owners said the transition to paid on‑street meters risks harming small retailers and restaurants that depend on low‑paid workers. The discounted permit and the directed report are intended to…
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