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Tim Gregory elected Salem Council president; Michael Brooks sworn in as police chief

City of Salem Common Council · August 19, 2024
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Summary

At its Aug. 19 meeting the Salem City Common Council elected Councilman Tim Gregory as council president and Mayor Jody Veler administered the oath to Michael Brooks as Salem's new police chief. The council also opened a public-comment period limited to agenda items.

The Salem City Common Council on Aug. 19 elected Councilman Tim Gregory as Council President after Council President Sharon Cline announced her resignation from that leadership role. Council President Pro Tempore Earl Gage opened nominations and Gregory was nominated, seconded and confirmed by roll-call vote.

Mayor Jody Veler administered the oath of office to Gregory immediately after the vote. Veler also swore in Michael Brooks as the City of Salem’s new police chief during the meeting.

Business Administrator and City Clerk Ben Angeli read the public-notice statement at the start of the meeting and explained procedures for the agenda-only public comment period, saying, "The public is instructed that this portion of the meeting is provided for comments and questions on Agenda items only." During that agenda-only portion Joyce Johnson questioned why the zoning officer appointment later on the agenda was not publicly advertised; Angeli answered with a description of the appointment process.

The council convened routine business following the swearing-in ceremonies and set the next regular meeting for Sept. 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

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