The planning commission recommended denial of the permit on a 3-2 vote.
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Agenda Salem: City council to hold joint session with planning commission to discuss comprehensive plan
Objectives of the plan, dubbed “Back to Salem’s Future,” include diversifying the housing stock, preserving the city’s history and strengthening regional collaboration, among others.
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Agenda Salem: City council to consider first adoption of FY26 budget after a public hearing
The proposed FY26 budget includes a 2-cent decrease in the real estate tax rate.
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Agenda Salem: School board chair to present school division’s proposed budget
The city increased its funding for its schools by about $432,000 in the proposed budget.
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Agenda Salem: City to hold work sessions on proposed budget
The proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year includes a 2-cent decrease in the real estate tax and increased funding for schools.
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Agenda Salem: Salem City Council to consider sale of property to become gas station and convenience store
The city bought the property in 2019 for the purpose of a “future economic development project,” which the city says is in line with the buyer’s intended purpose of the land.
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Agenda Salem: HopeTree rezoning, salary raises for mayor and council on Monday
The planning commission recommended approval by council after a joint public hearing on Nov. 13.
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Salem planning commission approves revised HopeTree rezoning, in unique joint public hearing with city council
In a two-hour public hearing, proponents praised the “transparency.” Opponents warned of inaccuracies in the traffic impact study.
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Agenda Salem: HopeTree rezoning up for discussion once again
According to the application narrative, the new application from HopeTree is “substantially similar” to the original that was filed in December.
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Republicans attempt to galvanize conservative voters in Virginia on the Saturday before the election
The Trump rally in Salem three days before Election Day has left some scratching their heads as Vice President Kamala Harris leads Virginia by 10 points in recent polls.
