Council holds closed session to discuss HopeTree neighbors’ suit
Photo by Meg HibbertRonald Thompson and his son David tell Council how they believe the city has failed them in not stopping runoff from a nearby subdivision the elder Thompson says has ruined his 10-acre farm. Mayor Renee Turk told them city staff has reviewed and this is a civil matter. Meg Hibbert Contributing writer The HopeTree Planned Unit Development request has been approved, but a group of neighbors is suing over the legality of the action. Salem City Councilmembers went into a closed session at the conclusion of the...
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