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Mayor and advocates press livability levy as city faces $13.8 million shortfall
Summary
Mayor Julie Hoy and councilors reiterated support for a proposed livability levy to cover a projected $13.8 million shortfall; Yes For Salem campaign outlined outreach plans and yard-sign distribution. Public commenters both supported and criticized council leadership.
Mayor Julie Hoy and city councilors on April 14 emphasized the urgency of the Salem livability levy, which the mayor said was placed on the May ballot to address a projected $13,800,000 shortfall for the 2026 fiscal year.
"This levy would cost the average household $19 a month and generate $14,000,000 a year over the next 5 years," Mayor Julie Hoy said, explaining the proposal's projected revenue and intended uses. She told the council the funding would directly support libraries, parks, and Center 50 Plus and would preserve existing funding…
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