On July 10, 2023, Salem City Council passed an ordinance to create a new revenue source - an employee payroll tax - to cover a $28 million dollar budget deficit. The ordinance is called "Safe Salem" as funds are directed to police, fire and sheltering services. It passed 5-4 after hours of public testimony and council deliberations.
Willamette Wake Up is KMUZ’s morning news magazine program that explores what mid-Valley people are doing and talking about through news segments and interviews. The Willamette Wake Up team is dedicated to exploring the deeper stories that define and affect our community. Join us live every weekday morning from 8 to 9 o’clock and repeats 6 to 7PM.
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