Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers are joined by Salem City Manager Keith Stahley to discuss:

• The role of the city manager and how it differs from city council and mayor.
• Salem's $780 million budget and how it's managed.
• How citizens can participate in city planning and decision-making.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:32 - Introduction of City Manager Keith Stahley

02:13 - Explanation of city manager, council, and mayor roles

05:10 - Discussion of Salem's budget process and priorities

08:41 - Overview of Safety and Livability Bond projects

12:00 - Community feedback and building trust in city government

14:32 - Growing demands on city services

17:00 - Transportation system planning and future developments

18:34 - How citizens can participate in city planning

20:01 - The importance of community cooperation and coordination