Salem City Council Meeting Support Information

Due to anticipated higher-than-normal attendance at the Salem City Council meeting, the City is providing additional information to help community members navigate the meeting.

Sign Up for In-Person Testimony

Sign-ups for testifying will open at 5:00PM and close at 6:00PM PDT.

More information on Testifying at Tonight's Meeting

• Public testimony is scheduled to take place after Special Orders of Business. As Council may adjust their agenda, this may change. Please be ready to speak when called.
• The speaking order for testimony:
  • those that have signed up to speak in-person through the digital sign-up form,
  • those speaking in-person signed up on the paper sign-up sheet,
  • then those signed up to speak remotely.
• Testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The Presiding Officer will end your testimony at the conclusion of your speaking time.
• If you choose, you may instead submit written testimony for an agenda item to [email protected]. Written testimony is added to the public record and provided to City Council to assist in their discussion and decision-making.
• Appropriate decorum is required. Please respect and maintain the ability for Council and those testifying to do so. Individuals being disruptive may be asked or required to leave.
• Please note that new rules are in effect for City Council meetings. Signs are allowed in the meeting. Not allowed: sticks, poles, or other objects that may injure others.

ADA Accommodation Requests

If you are a community member experiencing a disability, please see a City of Salem staff member to make your request for reasonable accommodation.

Some requests the City can provide during meetings:

• Using a hand microphone instead of the podium microphone
• For those with mobility concerns, speaking from your seat.
• Wheelchair seating

Parking Information

It is possible with high attendance at tonight's City Council Meeting, the Salem Public Library Parkade may become full.

Additional Parking

• Pringle Parkade - 399 High St SE

• Street Parking - Additional parking may be found on side streets near the library. Please follow all marked signs and rules.

Agenda and Meeting Packet

Each meeting's agenda and meeting packet can be found on our City Council Meeting Agenda page.

Stream Tonight's City Council Meeting

In partnership with CC:Media, you can stream tonight's meeting on the City of Salem's YouTube channel.

Meeting Space and Overflow Rooms

Due to a potentially large audience, overflow space may be utilized this evening. The overflow space will stream the meeting and a second space will be available for testimony for those that are directed to the overflow area. For your safety and security, please follow all staff instructions.