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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Housing Authority of the City of Salem",
   "headline": "Salem Housing Authority reviews Salem First Keys Fund evaluation plan",
   "summary": "The Salem Housing Authority Commission meets to receive routine updates and discuss a future evaluation of the Salem First Keys Fund as an alternative to below-market property sales. No formal action is scheduled for this meeting; the fund evaluation will be revisited later.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to adopt FY 2027 budget and CIP",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2027 budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, along with authorizing a federal grant for a water treatment facility bridge and extending a property lien forgiveness program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1747_A_City_Council_26-06-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Agency adopts FY 2027 budget and appoints advisory board members",
   "summary": "The Urban Renewal Agency will adopt the fiscal year 2027 budget and appoint members to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board. The meeting also includes the authorization of a marketing addendum for the Salem Convention Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1776_A_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-06-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1776&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Salem Fire Department organizational initiatives",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to receive an informational update on the Salem Fire Department's organizational initiatives. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is information-only. The meeting also includes two executive sessions on pending litigation before the work session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1775_A_City_Council_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1775_M_City_Council_26-06-15_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2027 City of Salem Budget with possible amendments",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2027 budget and state revenue sharing funds, and consider approving legislative priorities for the 2027 session. They also plan to adopt the FY 2027 fee schedule and receive information reports on several land use decisions, including a variance and a conditional use permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1746_A_City_Council_26-06-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1746_M_City_Council_26-06-08_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1746&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Salem Urban Renewal Agency to hold public hearing on FY 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY 2027 budget. The board must adopt a final budget before July 1, 2026, and may amend the budget committee’s recommendations within set limits. The meeting also includes routine approvals and a discussion on expanding the Salem Convention Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1765_A_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-06-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/6/1765_M_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-06-08_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Housing Authority of the City of Salem",
   "headline": "Housing Authority considers selling 1.473-acre floodway parcel at Glen Creek Village",
   "summary": "The Salem Housing Authority is deciding whether to apply to HUD to dispose of a vacant floodway parcel. The body is also holding a public hearing to approve its annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1764_A_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1764_M_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-05-26_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers new rules on meeting decorum and metal detector use",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss proposed changes to council rules regarding public comment, decorum, and the potential implementation of metal detectors. The body is also deciding on property acquisitions for a road project and a tax incentive for a new apartment complex.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1745_A_City_Council_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1745_M_City_Council_26-05-26_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1745&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Urban Renewal Agency to discuss North Waterfront area plan",
   "summary": "The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will hold a work session to discuss the creation of a new North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area north of the Riverfront Downtown URA. The meeting will include a presentation on the progress and next steps for this project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1772_A_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-05-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1772_M_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-05-18_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1772&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Agency to vote on $470K and $749K grants for downtown and West Salem projects",
   "summary": "The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will decide on two capital-improvement grant exceptions: one for $470,000 to upgrade a grocery and food-service building at 435 Liberty Street NE, and another for $749,000 to help construct a mixed-use building with housing and retail at 415 Moyer Lane NW. The board will also receive quarterly and year-end financial reports summarizing prior spending and contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1763_A_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-05-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1763_M_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-05-11_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1763&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider adoption of 2026-2031 Strategic Plan",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan and approving $1.5M for electrical upgrades at the Civic Center. The body will also vote on the annexation and rezoning of land on Walker Road NE and Sunnyview Road NE.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1744_A_City_Council_26-05-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1744_M_City_Council_26-05-11_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1744&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Housing Authority of the City of Salem",
   "headline": "Housing Authority considers $325,500 grant for Redwood Crossings supportive housing",
   "summary": "The Salem Housing Authority will consider authorizing a grant agreement with the State of Oregon for up to $325,500 from the Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool to cover operational costs at Redwood Crossings. The consent calendar also includes approval of draft minutes from the April 27 meeting. Public comment is invited before any decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1774_A_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-05-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/5/1774_M_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-05-11_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1774&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Housing Authority of the City of Salem",
   "headline": "Salem Housing Authority meets April 27 with no substantive items on agenda",
   "summary": "The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will convene at Loucks Auditorium on April 27, 2026, for its regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural and informational items, including approval of minutes, a consent calendar, and a monthly program management report. No public hearings, ordinances, or decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1762_A_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-04-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1762_M_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-04-27_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1762&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on advancing annexation and multifamily zoning for 18.91 acres at Walker and Sunnyview",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will consider advancing an ordinance to annex 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, with a zone change to multi-family residential on about six acres. The Council will also authorize the City Manager to apply for a federal grant to recruit commercial air service at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. Additionally, the Council will receive annual reports from the Historic Landmarks Commission and Public Art Commission, and discuss downtown vision and a possible ambassador program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1743_A_City_Council_26-04-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1743_M_City_Council_26-04-27_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1743&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Housing Authority of the City of Salem",
   "headline": "Housing Authority considers affordable housing partnership and energy grants",
   "summary": "The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to decide on a partnership for an affordable housing project and the acceptance of two state grants. These items include a development agreement and funding for solar installations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1771_A_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-04-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1771_M_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-04-13_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1771&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1761_A_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-04-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1761_M_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-04-13_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1761&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on annexation and zone change for multifamily housing on Walker Road",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, with a zone change to allow multi-family residential development. The consent calendar includes resolutions adopting the Natural Floodplain Functions Plan, acquiring easements for the Ferry Street wastewater pump station and McGilchrist Street corridor improvement, an intergovernmental agreement with Marion County for stormwater maintenance, a lease in the Chemeketa Parkade, and a property purchase for affordable housing. Council will also issue proclamations for Dark Sky Awareness Month, National Library Week, and Qing Ming Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1742_A_City_Council_26-04-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/4/1742_M_City_Council_26-04-13_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1742&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers annexation and zoning change for 5524 Skyline Road S",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a strategy for drug prevention, treatment, and enforcement in Salem. They are deciding on a contracting method for the Franzen Reservoir project and considering a zoning change for a property on Skyline Road S.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1741_A_City_Council_26-03-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1741_M_City_Council_26-03-23_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1741&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Housing Authority of the City of Salem",
   "headline": "Housing Authority to consider CM/GC exemption for Glen Creek redevelopment",
   "summary": "The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to exempt the Glen Creek Apartments redevelopment from competitive bidding and authorize a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contracting method. The consent calendar includes approval of February 2026 minutes, and the board will receive a monthly program management report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1760_A_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-03-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1760_M_Housing_Authority_of_the_City_of_Salem_26-03-23_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1760&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to hold work session on 2026-2031 Strategic Plan",
   "summary": "The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the mission, vision, values, and guiding principles for the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. The session will be facilitated by Baker Tilly and will cover milestones and measures of success.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1768_A_City_Council_26-03-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1768_M_City_Council_26-03-16_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1768&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Urban Renewal Agency meets to approve prior minutes",
   "summary": "The Urban Renewal Agency is holding a routine meeting with no major business items on the agenda. The only action item is approval of draft minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. Public comment is accepted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1759_A_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-03-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1759_M_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-03-09_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1759&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on short-term rental fees and housing funds",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will consider a public hearing on continuing the Tourism Promotion Area for short-term rentals and approve a $516,500 shift in federal housing funds. The agenda also includes an annexation request for a Skyline Road property and the approval of easements for a culvert replacement project.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/3/1740_M_City_Council_26-03-09_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1740&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $75,000 tree-planting budget transfer and park land purchase",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will meet to conduct routine business including approving proclamations, adopting resolutions, and authorizing agreements. Key decisions include transferring $75,000 within the FY 2026 budget for tree-planting interns and authorizing the purchase of the Fabry Natural Area (Lots 47 and 66) in the Headwaters Subdivision for future park use.",
   "agenda_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/2/1739_A_City_Council_26-02-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/2/1739_M_City_Council_26-02-23_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1739&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Agency to authorize $10.3M in short-term bonds for urban renewal projects",
   "summary": "The Urban Renewal Agency will consider authorizing short-term bonds totaling up to $10.3 million for projects in the Jory Apartments, North Gateway, Riverfront/Downtown, South Waterfront, and West Salem areas. The agenda also includes approving a supplemental budget and amendments to West Salem grant guidelines.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://salem.legistar1.com/salem/meetings/2026/2/1758_M_Urban_Renewal_Agency_26-02-23_Final_Action_Agenda_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1758&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Housing Authority of the City of Salem",
   "headline": "Salem Housing Authority to vote on Redwood Crossings lease and $1.55M in state grants",
   "summary": "The Housing Authority will decide on a master lease for six transitional housing units at Redwood Crossings using opioid settlement funds. It will also authorize two grant agreements totaling $1.554 million from Oregon's Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool for Sequoia Crossing and Yaquina Southfair properties. Additionally, the board will consider an agreement to administer $250,000 in opioid settlement funds for a pilot shelter recovery program at Redwood Crossings. The agenda also includes the election of a vice chair and approval of January 2026 minutes.",
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   "source": "https://salem.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1770&GID=647&G=938CE675-88F2-48F1-AD63-8C85D3633D92"
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