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The voters of West Salem were in lock step with Marion County Salemites in their opposition to a proposed wage tax, defeating the measure more than 4 to 1 Nov.

City officials anticipated the defeat and have a timeline outlined to balance the budget in the coming months. This is what they are considering.

Salem officials are reckoning with the possibility of no new revenue coming in to balance the budget — and considering major cuts

A motion brought forth to repeal a payroll tax before it went to voters failed during Monday's Salem City Council meeting. The failure means the issue will be on the ballot in a special election this November.

Councilor Julie Hoy will bring forth a motion to repeal the employee-paid payroll tax during Monday's Salem City Council meeting.