Growing and building community for all
Founded in 1975, the West Salem Neighborhood Association serves as a forum for neighbors to come together to create the community where you want to live. The association seeks to involve neighbors in local government planning and decision-making. If you live, work, or own property in West Salem, you are invited to join the conversation.
West Salem Neighborhood Association, in the northwest part of the city, is bordered by the Willamette in the southeast and is located in Polk County. The business districts of West Salem are located on Edgewater Street and Wallace Road.
West Salem Neighborhood Association
Our executive board is made up of residents and community members of West Salem who dedicate their personal time to volunteer their time and energy towards bettering our neighborhood.
Committee Chairs
Communication: Vacant
Parks: Pamela Garland
Land Use: Steve Anderson
Glenn Gibson Water Shed: E.M. Easterly
Transportation: Nick Fortey
Welcoming: Robert Garcia
Social Media: Vacant
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: Michael Freitas
Vice Chair: Sara Campos
Secretary: Drew Strayer
Treasurer: Beverly Freitas
FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) below!
What is a neighborhood association (NA)?
What does a neighborhood Association Do?
A Neighborhood Association (NA) is a voluntary organization, made up of residents who work together to improve and maintain the quality of life in their respective neighborhoods. Neighborhood Associations can form out of concern over a particular issue or as a means of enhancing a sense of community.
Neighborhood Associations are run by resident volunteers who work to keep residents informed about issues important to their neighborhoods. They also advocate for residents before city government. NA’s are organizations formally recognized by the City of Salem as a forum for citizens to address the issues that you care about including:
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Improving the neighborhood by working on projects that enhance the neighborhood's quality of life like park improvements, street safety, and road signage.
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Enhancing the community by creating a sense of unity and boosting neighborhood pride.
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Communicating with government, serving as a link between the city and neighborhood citizens on issues like land development, transportation, safety and crime prevention.
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Providing input to local government on what’s important to our community.
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Hosting events like block parties, CPR classes, neighborhood clean-up days, and other neighborhood events.
Who belongs to the neighborhood association?
Membership in WSNA is granted automatically to any person who lives in (including renters) or owns any real property, or any legal entity that operates a place of business or professional office, a government agency or nonprofit institution within the boundaries set forth in the Bylaws.
How much does it cost to join and how do I get in?
Neighborhood Associations do not require dues. General Membership meetings are held on most 1st Thursdays of every month. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get involved!
Thank you to our community partners!
We are thrilled and honored to partner with local organizations and businesses to support our local community!
West Salem Business Association https://www.wsbaoregon.com
City of Salem https://www.cityofsalem.net
Edgewater Partners https://www.facebook.com/EdgewaterPartnership/
Roth’s Fresh Market https://www.roths.com/
West Side Newspaper https://www.westsidenewspaper.org
