Mai Vang's Salem City Council Record
June 23, 2025
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Mai Vang sworn in as Ward 6 City Councilor.
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Voted YES to adopt Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget reflecting protections to Center 50+, Salem Parks, and Libraries.
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Voted YES to sunset the downtown business parking tax and establish the Downtown Parking District.
July 14, 2025
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Voted YES on the 2025-2029 US HUD Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
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Voted YES to allow an agreement with Circular Action Alliance to implement the Oregon Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act in the City of Salem.
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Voted YES to authorize a contribution to Oregon State University's study of PFAS in wastewater biotreatment solids.
July 21, 2025
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Work Session on the Community Violence Reduction Initiative in NE Salem, focused on reducing gun violence through community-supported initiatives.
July 28, 2025
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Voted YES on an emergency declaration relating to the deep drawdown of Detroit Reservoir through December 31, 2026, to protect Salem's drinking water.
August 11, 2025
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Voted YES to authorize the City of Salem to apply for the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program.
August 25, 2025
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Voted NO on directing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to make a recommendation whether to continue the seasonal no-mow/restoration program at Bush's Pasture Park.
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Voted YES to direct staff to provide a comprehensive overview of the City's procurement process.
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Voted YES to implement a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) Program in Salem.
Sept 15, 2025
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Work Session on Future Financial Stability of the City of Salem's General Fund.
Sept 22, 2025
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Presented the Proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Oct 13, 2025
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Voted YES to appoint Krishna Namburi as City Manager.
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Voted NO on a minimum revenue guarantee for commercial air service at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport.
Oct 27, 2025
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Voted YES to accept donation in support of the Homeless Services Team for its expansion to NE Salem.
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Voted NO to direct staff to implement a pilot program to utilize Salem businesses and vendors for certain purchases when a comparable Salem option is available at same or lesser cost.
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Approved Ward 6 sidewalk infill projects as part of the 2022 Safety & Livability Bond.
Nov 10, 2025
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Voted YES to direct staff to prepare a Council Policy concerning acceptance of donations.
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Voted YES to authorize a $20,000 donation to Marion-Polk Food Share during SNAP/EBT suspension of benefits.
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Appointed to the Salem/Keizer Area Transportatin Study Policy Committee (SKATS), Water/Wastewater Task Force, Levy Oversight Committee, Bond Steering Committee (alternate).
Nov 24, 2025
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Voted YES to adopt a statement reaffirming Salem as an Inclusive City among ICE activity.
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Voted YES to establish new Solid Waste Collection Rates and Charges, with no increase.
Dec 1, 2025
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Presented the Proclamation recognizing Human Rights Day.
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Voted YES on Emergency Declaration related to community impacts of federal immigration enforcement.
Dec 8, 2025
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Voted YES to direct staff to prepare potential adjustments to the City Operations Fee.
Jan 7, 2026
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Voted YES to adopt criminal history background check guidelines on all Board and Commissions applications, in the same manner as City volunteers and employees.
Jan 12, 2026
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Approved annexation of 1.91 acres at 4952 Center St NE (ELNA).
Jan 26, 2026
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Voted NO to allow Marion County to enforce street vendor rules inside Salem City Limits.
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Voted YES to add four ambulance medic positions to the Fire Department's EMS Division.
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Voted YES to direct staff to coordinate with ODOT to formulate a plan to address cleaning and maintenance of ODOT right of way within Salem.
Feb 9, 2026
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Initiated motion to direct staff to research legal methods of renter protection and present options for Council consideration. Passed unanimously.
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Voted YES to create a one-time social service program and approve transfer of $200,000 to fund pilot program.
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Voted YES to adopt a Council Policy on acceptance of donations.
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Voted YES to repeal the Downtown Parking District Tax on businesses.
Feb 23, 2026
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Voted YES to approve an agreement between the Salem Housing Authority and City of Salem for Opioid Settlement Funds to be administered for opioid remediation at Redwood Crossings.
March 9, 2026
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Voted NO to modify the Salem Tourism Promotion Area code to apply to short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals.
March 23, 2026
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Supported the launch of Engagement and Outreach for Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement in Salem.
April 13, 2026
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Presented the Proclamation for Qing Ming Day 2026.
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Voted YES to authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement with Northwest Human Services, Inc. for the real property located at 1797-1809 Evergreen Avenue NE and the adjacent unimproved real property.
May 11, 2026
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Voted YES to adopt the City of Salem's 2026-2031 Strategic Plan.
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Approved the annexation of 18.91 acre territory at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE (NOLA).
June 8, 2026
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Voted YES to adopt the FY2027 City of Salem Fee Schedule with minimial or no increases.
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Voted YES to direct staff to prepare the resolution adopting the FY2026-2027 budget.
July 13, 2026
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Voted YES to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ODOT to update the Salem Transportation System Plan to comply with State Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rules.
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Voted YES to adopt letter of support for Marion County's litigation against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the planned deep drawdown of Detroit Reservoir.
July 27, 2026
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Voted YES to direct staff to explore options for prohibiting the City from entering into non-disclosure agreements with entities seeking to develop land in Salem for use as a data center.
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Voted YES to authorize a task force composed of Councilors, stakeholders, and community members to draft a proposal for a policy regarding future data centers in Salem. the Salem region.