🌱 Counselors Vote To Tax Paychecks + 3 Veterans Given Quilts Of Valor

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Salem Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Clouds breaking for sun. High: 81 Low: 55.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 88 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Salem:

1. After two hours of public testimony during the City Council meeting, Salem officials voted to tax the paychecks of Salem workers. Councilors voted 5-4 to implement the tax, making the average person pay around $500 in yearly taxes. The additional money would be used towards police officers and firefighters and to keep the homeless shelters open. (Oregon Live)
2. On Saturday, after the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, three veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor made by Salem Star Valor Quilters of Oregon. The Quilts of Valor Foundation started in 2003 when the founder had a dream while her son was deployed in Iraq. The organization has since made around 300,000 quilts since its founding. (Nugget News)
3. The Oregon Housing Stability Council has approved $103.5 million in funding for 10 affordable housing developments across the state. This investment will provide 646 homes for low-income individuals and households, with half of the projects located in rural areas and the other half in urban communities. The allocation includes $8.3 million for the College View Apartments near OSU-Cascades. (KTVZ)

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Today and tomorrow in Salem:

Wednesday, July 12

• Yoga At Riverfront City Park (11:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At Salem Public Library (4:00 PM)

Thursday, July 13

• Mommy & Me Yoga Class At Common People Yoga (12:00 PM)
• Free English Class At Salem Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you hear the news? The Church at the Park's Turner Road micro-shelter village community will open on Jul. 13 for those aged 18 to 24. (City of Salem via Facebook)
• Do you have a young child between 3-5? Take a monumental step in their foundational learning by enrolling them in the Salem-Keizer Early Childhood Programs. (Salem-Keizer Public Schools via Facebook)
• Join the Salem Family YMCA for the grand opening of the Courtney Place Veterans Housing. The 34-unit apartment complex will serve Veterans in the mid-Willamette Valley. (Salem Family YMCA via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.