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Salem council tables mayoral appointment, hears conservative 2026 budget preview
Summary
On Nov. 5 the Salem City Council agreed to table Mayor Dickey’s appointment of Barb Stamp to the Salem Health Board until the mayor can appear in person and heard a budget preview emphasizing conservative revenue projections and a plan to pay remaining police vacation carryover.
Law Director Ron Zellers read Mayor Dickey’s written report to the council, noting congratulations to recently elected officials and previewing the administration’s approach to the 2026 budget. "It is a complicated process that requires our input as well as diligent look backs on past years revenues and expenses," the mayor's report said, adding that the administration aimed to…
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