Hello Neighbors,

I’m excited to share the updated agenda for our upcoming General Meeting. We are pleased to announce that the candidates running for Polk County Sheriff, Treasurer, and House District 20 will be attending. Each candidate will provide a brief statement and take questions.

Our meeting will be held on October 3rd at Roth’s on Wallace Road in the Oregon Room, starting at 6:30 PM. Please note that entry is through the rear of the building.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

General Meeting Agenda

Date and time: Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6:30 PM

Location: Roth’s (1130 Wallace Road NW, Salem OR 97304)

Next meeting: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:30 PM.

 

6:30 Call to order
6:32 Reading of equity statement
6:34 Approval of agenda and minutes

·         Any additions from the body?

·         Motion to approve the agenda

6:35 New business

  • Salem Police Department (5 minutes)
  • City Councilor update: Ward 1&8(10 minutes total)
  • ·  Speeding & traffic on burley Hill – Marianne Mabbitt (5 minutes)
  • Communications funds update (5 minutes)
  • SPIF Grant suggestions (5 minutes)·
7:05 Chair announcements

·         NA chairs meeting update (5 minutes)

·         WSNA website (5 minutes)

o   Need motion to pay for existing website

o   Target go live date for new site 11/1/24

o   Need motion to pay for new site

7:15 WSNA elections (5 minutes)

·         Chair: Mike Freitas

·         Vice Chair: Robert Garcia

·         Secretary: Vacant

·         Treasurer: Vacant

·         Note: Two candidates dropped out due to time conflicts. New candidates are needed for Secretary and Treasurer positions.

7:20 WSNA committees (10 minutes)

·         Questions for committee chairs

7:30 2024 election candidates

·         HD 20: Kevin Chambers, Paul Evans (5 minutes per candidate)

o   Questions (5 minutes total for HD 20 questions)

·         Polk County Sheriff: Mark Garton, Steve Warden (5 minutes per candidate)

o   Questions (5 minutes total for Sheriff questions)

·         Polk County Treasurer: Steve Milligan, Chris Patonie (5 minutes per candidate)

o   Questions (5 minutes total for Treasurer questions)

8:15 Adjourn

·         Candidates and meeting attendees may stay after the meeting for additional questions

Equity Statement

The WSNA (West Salem Neighborhood Association) is committed to reducing equity gaps, increasing access for all, and creating a safe community for everyone. Safety and belonging for all West Salem residents is vital. We must be inclusive in conducting business and promoting policies that protect age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and other individual identities. The association commits to integrating equity into the fabric of our association and the delivery of public services in pursuit of equal, fair, and just outcomes for all.