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      10. Awards & Commendations
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      15. Annual Report
    18. Street & General Maintenance
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      2. Find Your Garbage Collection Day
      3. Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
      4. Bulk Collection Policy
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      6. Recycling
      7. Household Hazardous Waste
      8. Policy For Disposal Of Unregulated Sharps
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      11. Forms
      12. Report A Problem
      13. FAQ
    19. Technology Systems
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    20. Treasurer's Office
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      3. Judicial Sales
      4. Dog & Cat Licenses
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    21. Water & Sewer Dept
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PHONE:  (540) 375-3017|HOURS:  M-F 8am-5pm
LOCATION:  City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153

Government

PHONE:  (540) 375-3017|HOURS:  M-F 8am-5pm
LOCATION:  City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153
Government

2012 Comprehensive Plan

City Code

Salem has a five member City Council. Members are elected at-large and serve a four year term. City Council elects the Mayor and Vice-Mayor from their members for a two year term.

The City Council appoints a professional City Manager and Assistant City Manager to oversee the daily operations of the city.

The city has 5 Elected Officers.

City Council

  • Mayor Renée F. Turk (Term expires December 31, 2024)
  • Vice-Mayor Jim Wallace (Term expires December 31, 2024)
  • Byron R. "Randy" Foley (Term expires December 31, 2026)
  • Bill Jones (Term expires December 31, 2024)
  • H. Hunter Holliday (Term expires December 31, 2026)
     

City Manager, James E. Taliaferro, II

Elected Officers

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