Race Equity Commission

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