In October, I sat down with the Salem Business Journal to talk about where our city stands today and where we’re headed next. From budget wins and new public safety efforts to plans for the upcoming holiday season, it was a great conversation about how we’re continuing to move Salem forward — together.

At our October 13th City Council meeting, we approved a budget to expand services in three key areas that directly reflect our community’s top priorities: safety, cleanliness, and health.

Mayor Julie Hoy has been selected for the ninth class of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, joining 47 mayors total from 17 countries to participate in the professional management training program.