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West Salem faces library closure, service cuts after wage tax fails

The voters of West Salem were in lock step with Marion County Salemites in their opposition to a proposed wage tax, defeating the measure more than 4 to 1 Nov.

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Why voters rejected Salem s proposed payroll tax, what city officials plan to do

City officials anticipated the defeat and have a timeline outlined to balance the budget in the coming months. This is what they are considering.

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Should Salem collect a tax on workers wages?

Should Salem collect a tax on workers wages?
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Salem voters to decide fate of city payroll tax

Salem voters to decide fate of city payroll tax
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As vote on payroll tax looms, Salem outlines drastic budget cuts

Salem officials are reckoning with the possibility of no new revenue coming in to balance the budget — and considering major cuts

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