It s been a year since George Floyd s murder. What s changed in Salem?
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It has been one year since the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, one year since an 8 minute and 46 second video of the encounter sparked international protests and a call, once again, for racial justice.
In Salem, those who have long sought equal treatment for people of color saw a spike in interest in achieving those changes. They participated in and sometimes insisted on conversations and action within city councils, school boards, police departments and the state Legislature.
One year removed from Floyd s death, the Statesman Journal looks back on how the fight for racial equity and justice has developed, and what the road ahead may yet hold.
What’s News Today: Budget hearings, Safe Boating Week
What’s News Today: Budget hearings, Safe Boating Week
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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Roanoke City Council will hold a public hearing about the city’s proposed budget and taxes. The proposed spending plan is $307 million, an increase of $9.6 million. The budget address seven priorities, including education, community safety, human services and more. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. You can register to comment by contacting the city clerk’s office by noon.
Officials in Salem, Ore., say damage from a February ice storm will cost about $4.6 million to repair. The Statesman Journal reported the money will be
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The City of Salem has spent months recovering from the February ice storm that left thousands without power and blocked roadways, but it’s expected to take several more months at a total cost of more than $4.5 million.
Officials expect to spend millions of dollars in the aftermath to repair infrastructure and clear downed trees.
As of April 21, a total of $1.3 million has been spent on the city s response and recovery efforts.
According to an informational report submitted to Salem City Council, the total estimated cost of the city s recovery efforts is expected to be $4.6 million.
During Monday s city council meeting, councilors voted unanimously to approve increasing the general fund expenditure appropriation by $1.4 million to aid in recovery.
Salem ice storm repair to cost more than $4 million
May 11, 2021 GMT
SALEM, Ore (AP) Officials in Salem, Oregon, say damage from a February ice storm will cost about $4.6 million to repair.
The Statesman Journal reports the money will be spend repairing infrastructure and clearing downed trees.
As of April 21, a total of $1.3 million has been spent on the city’s response and recovery efforts.
According to an informational report submitted to Salem City Council, the total estimated cost of the city’s recovery efforts is expected to be $4.6 million.
While more funds are needed, a significant portion of the storm recovery costs is expected to be reimbursed through insurance or federal funds, according to city officials.