💡 In this episode, Salem Mayor Julie Hoy shares a candid city update on fiscal recovery, collaboration, and community momentum.Faced with a multi-million dollar budget gap, the city worked quickly — cutting the projected deficit from $23M down to $13.8M through forecast reviews and an efficiencies team. Mayor Hoy explains how Salem achieved a zero-deficit outlook for the next four years, even while City Hall underwent seismic upgrades and staff worked from temporary locations.Looking ahead, the city will continue partnerships (including Bloomberg Harvard), focus on public safety and livability, and keep pursuing cost-saving measures. Plus: details on upcoming community events — Thanksgiving activities, Christmas lighting, and the Salem Main Street parade (volunteers needed!).🎧 Tune in for a clear, hopeful look at leadership, teamwork, and the practical steps that got Salem back on track.#SalemOR #MayorJulieHoy #SalemCity #CityBudget #FiscalResponsibility #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst #SalemEvents #LocalGovernment #SalemBusinessJournal
