Elevators, oversight, and canceled mediation sessions took center stage at the Salem Housing Authority’s June 17 meeting. What happens when tenant concerns hit a board that may not be listening closely enough? This song isn’t over yet. With tenant access, public assets, and accountable governance on the line, please attend the next SHA board meeting on July 8 and help make sure residents’ voices are heard.

Tenants raised repair concerns, scrutinized spending decisions, and won a bigger place at the board table in our latest What We Heard on the May Salem Housing Authority meeting.

Big changes are coming to Salem housing—but is oversight keeping up? 👀 Here’s what we heard at the latest HOSI board meeting.

The League of Women Voters of Salem endorses a “Yes” vote on the high school debt exclusion ballot question, to be voted in a special election in Salem on May 5, 2026. 

From progress on projects to important accountability questions, here’s what stood out at the latest Salem Housing Authority board meeting.