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Votes at a glance: Council adopts housing plan, approves fee schedule and advances multiple ordinances
Summary
Record of key motions and outcomes from the May 27 Salem City Council meeting, including adoption of the Housing Production Strategy, approval of the FY26 fee schedule, and advancement of several ordinances to second reading.
The Salem City Council recorded multiple formal actions on May 27. Below are the primary actions, how the council handled each motion and next steps.
Housing Production Strategy (Resolution 2025-11) - Motion: Adopt the staff facts and findings and adopt resolution 2025-11 (Salem Housing Production Strategy) with an amendment prioritizing zoning‑code evaluation and requiring a report on permitting feedback. - Mover/Second: Motion to adopt moved by Council President Nishioka; seconded by Councilor Teigen. Amendment moved by Councilor Matthews and carried. - Outcome: Adopted (roll call recorded; the final roll call recorded ayes by present members). Next step: staff to complete code-evaluation work and report back; each implementation action will return to council for formal adoption.
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