Salem Race Equity Commission pauses discrimination reporting form work pending liability research. Chair Regina Zaragoza Frey reported that Assistant City Solicitor Omar Bennani identified potential liability issues related to monitoring and responding to form submissions. The commission agreed to
Race Equity Commission approves meeting minutes, welcomes new member. The Salem Race Equity Commission voted unanimously to approve its June 4 meeting minutes and introduced Dr. Javier Garcia-Perez, a Salem State University social work professor, as a new member. Colby Bomberowitz stepped back due
Salem Race Equity Commission advances discrimination form improvements. The six-member body discussed expanding the visibility of the city's discrimination reporting form and simplifying its language during its June 4 meeting. Member Dr. Vanita Naidoo recommended adding assistive technology and
Salem Race Equity Commission elects officers in April meeting. The commission unanimously elected Regina Zaragoza Frey as Chair and Dr. Shelby Ortega as Vice Chair. Chief of Police Lucas J. Miller reported that hate crimes in Salem declined from 10 in 2024 to 6 in 2025, with 3 of the 2025 incidents
Salem Race Equity Commission opens new three-year term with focus on community outreach and guest speakers. Chair Regina Zaragoza Frey welcomed newly appointed members Rosa Alvarado, Alexandra Ramos, Colby Bomberowitz, Dr. Vanita Naidoo, Dr. Melanie Sonsteng-Person, Jennifer Winsor, and Dr. Shelby
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