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Council approves pilot to prefer Salem vendors for comparable purchases
Salem City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary
The council directed staff to run a short pilot to give Salem businesses an opportunity to win city purchase contracts when comparable local options exist at the same or lower cost; council asked staff to return with implementation details.
The Salem City Council voted to direct staff to pilot a procurement approach that prioritizes Salem‑based vendors when a comparable local option is available at the same or lesser cost.
Councilor Chris Matthews (mover) described the measure as a limited pilot intended to give local businesses an…
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