Joe Siess is a reporter for Salem Reporter. He primarily covers city and county government, with a focus on regional interest and world news, including topics like the housing market, real estate development, and public security. Joe has been featured in various publications, including The Bulletin, The Oregonian (OregonLive), and the Blue Mountain Eagle.
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By: Joe Siess
Salem city councilors voted 6-0 to approve the new budget for 2027 which funds expansions to city cleaning crews and the police department's Homeless Services Team. The budget also funds the Fire Department's new REACH Team which responds to mental health crises. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
The city of Salem was one of 300 cities from around the world to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. The city, as part of the program, will get $50,000 to disburse as mini grants to youth-led climate initiatives that benefit the community. The program is currently seeking applicants ages 15-24. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Negotiations between Cherriots officials and local business leaders have stalled after months of discussing plans to tax employers for transportation improvements.
By: Joe Siess
Salem residents will have the opportunity to be part of an effort later this month to help the city identify where more trees and greenspace are needed to keep the city cool and steady through heat waves.
By: Joe Siess
The city of Salem announced Tuesday that Salem City Councilor-elect Betsy Vega can serve because, despite becoming effectively homeless during the
The city of Salem wants to hear from northeast residents to get a sense of what issues people face as it prepares to expand services into the area. A community survey designed to help the city pinpoint resources in northeast Salem is available through Aug. 2. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Salem city councilors on Monday will consider a letter of support for Marion County’s lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the deep drawdown of Detroit Reservoir slated for later this year. Councilors will also get an update on the city’s preparations for the drawdown’s likely impacts on the city’s drinking water supply. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Salem City Manager Krishna Namburi publicly announced a possible data center project at Mill Creek on Monday that she said could generate about $9 million annually for the city’s general fund. The city was under a non-disclosure agreement with a company called Verrus until early last week.
Granted the project meets city criteria, the plan will likely be approved and move forward. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Salem residents will have a chance to speak their mind and voice their concerns about a proposed data center project at Mill Creek Corporate Center at the Salem City Council meeting on Monday, July 27. Salem City Manager Krishna Namburi spoke with Salem Reporter at length about the events leading up to the project’s public disclosure on Monday. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
