As community leaders, we have a deep commitment to a Salem that is thriving-with healthy families and a healthy economy. Measure 24-117 is an important step towards a positive future for our city.

In the past few years, we have seen the local methamphetamine problem escalate to unthinkable proportions. Salem’s crime rate is twice the national average. Our police tell us that 95% of Salem’s property crime is drug-related. Our judges report that 85% of family court cases are meth-related. Meth labs and drug houses shut down in the past three years have increased 700%.

Measure 24-117 is an investment that protects Salem from further meth invasion and prevents Salem’s youth from involvement in drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors.

As Salem leaders, we strongly agree that we need to unite in addressing local issues which we can control. This is about dedicating local dollars for local issues with local accountability. This is about making sure we have enough local officers to keep our neighborhoods safe, and enough positive activities to keep our children out of trouble and successful in Salem schools.

This is about our quality of life in Salem.

We hope you will join us in voting YES on Measure 24-117.

Ross Carey

US Bank

Michael McLaran

Salem Area Chamber

of Commerce

Janet L. Carlson

Marion County

Elaine Harvey

West Coast Bank

Janet Taylor

Mayor of Salem

Anna Braun

Salem City Council

Kasia Quillinan

Salem City Council

Dale Penn

District Attorney

Sam C. Skillern III

Salem Leadership Foundation

Steve Chambers
Educator

Krina Lemons
24J School Board

Rick Stucky
Salem City Council President

Daniel E. Clem
Salem City Council

Jim Randall
Salem City Council

Raul Ramirez
Sheriff

Merrily McCabe
Stand for Children

Lindsay Ferrell
Salem Youth Advisory Commission

Barbara Ross
Stand for Children

Wes Bennett
Salem City Council

Brad A. Nanke
Salem City Council

(This information provided by Krina K. Lemons, Friends of Kids and Cops)