Salem City, VA – Salem held its first-ever State of the City address Tuesday morning at the Salem Civic Center, bringing together city leaders, business owners and community partners to discuss progress and priorities for the region.
The event, hosted by Salem City Mayor Renée Ferris Turk, was more than a series of speeches — it was designed to connect people across the Roanoke Valley, spark new ideas and build partnerships that support local businesses and neighborhoods.
Mayor Turk highlighted recent wins for Salem and outlined the city’s priorities for the years ahead. She emphasized that collaboration across the region is essential to getting things done…