SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Salem city leaders are presenting a multi-pronged proposal to expand homeless outreach, enhance mental health crisis response, and intensify public maintenance efforts.
The new initiatives come amid growing concerns over safety, cleanliness, and homelessness in the downtown and Northeast Salem areas.
At a council meeting last week, councilors reviewed a proposal to add staff, launch a mental health co-response pilot program, and increase level cleaning…