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Salem council directs staff to draft citywide donations policy to boost transparency
Summary
The council unanimously directed staff Nov. 10 to prepare a formal policy governing acceptance of donations to the City of Salem, citing concerns about conflicts of interest, anonymity of donors and long‑term obligations tied to conditional gifts.
The Salem City Council voted Nov. 10 to direct staff to prepare a council policy covering acceptance of donations to the city. Councilor Nordyke introduced the motion citing transparency and accountability concerns; the motion was seconded and approved on roll call with all councilors present voting Aye and Mayor Julie Hoy absent.
Nordyke told the council that donations range widely—from small gifts to…
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