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One of the best ways we can effect change is through voting in each and every election. Voting gives power to the people and allows us to hold our leaders accountable. It’s about the people not the party.
Town elections determine our town's future. With major development occurring in Salem, it's more important than ever we elect qualified officials who will stand for the best interest of our residents and the future of Salem.. There is no turning back. We need to properly fund our police and fire stations. Stand up for public education. And ensure there is support for affordable and workforce housing for all. We have to elect for the future of Salem!
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Budget Committee (3 Years)
Supervisor of the Checklist
Trustee of the Trust Funds
Zoning Board (3 Years)
For the full list of candidates for various Town offices, please visit the following link: Town of Salem Announces Candidates and Election Details for Town Office Elections - Salem Town Hall Times (salemnh.gov)
Amendment to Charter modifications to allow Town Council to sell, lease, etc town property consistent with state law and to add Recording Secretary to Town Council.
Recommended? YES
Amendment to Charter clarifying secession of Town Manager by Assistant Town Manager if needed; Library Budget procedure clarification, not part of Municipal Budget process and can only express With/Without Recommendation.
Recommended? YES
Amendment to Charter clarifies the language for use of the default budget if voters do not approve the budget proposed per RSA 40:13, when the Annual Meeting will be held per state law.
Recommended? YES
Amendment to Charter clarifies to define Elected/Appointed Officials as EAO and replace all references within the Code of Ethics.
Recommended? YES
Amendment to Charter clarifies language regarding the citizen initiative petition process to include review by the Budget Committee if it will affect the budget.
Recommended? YES
Amendment to Charter increases the number of alternates on planning board from 3 to 5 members and increase to Con Reservation Commission from 6 to 7 members.
Recommended? YES
New Police Station!
Recommended? YES!!
Millville Lake Dam Rehabilitation using grants from NHDES and ARPA money, no tax impact.
Recommended? YES
Senior Center HVAC Replacement was originally going to be financed through grant and ARPA money however, Salem did not receive the grant so warrant article was set to zero dollars.
Recommended? YES
Captain’s Pond Watershed Management Plan (CWSRF Loan) comes up every year and there is no tax impact to approving this loan which has 100% forgiveness.
Recommended? YES
2024 Operating Budget $62,174,684
Funding Source:
Sewer Rate: Rate Impact $5.10
Property Tax: $5.08
Water Rate: $4.05
Recommended? YES
Road Construction Program – reduced from last year by $1.1M; voting NO means there is no road program for 2024; Tax impact: $0.51
Recommended? YES
IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement for 3 years; there are 76 FT employees in Salem FD. Tax impact: $0.07
Recommended? YES
OPEB Trust Fund provides funding for a trust fund for post-employment benefits other than pensions. Improved our credit rating to AAA. Tax impact: $0.01
Recommended? YES
Approval of School Budget.
Recommended? YES
Approval of Salem Educational Personnel Association (SESPA) CBA.
Recommended? YES
Approval of Salem Educational Support Personnel Association (SESPA) CBA.
Recommended? YES
Grant Field Surface Upgrade (turf field) allows use of the HS football field for 3 seasons and open to other Salem sport
to use.
Recommended? YES
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