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The council elected Councillor Merkl as its 2026 president by a 10-0 vote, with one present, and adopted its 2025 rules for the new year. Mayor Pangallo’s inaugural address identified housing as a priority, including a goal of 1% annual growth in housing units.
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The City Council completed its annual organization, swore in the mayor and council members, and selected Councillor Merkl to lead the council in 2026. The council will continue using its prior rules. In his address, Mayor Pangallo said Salem needs more homes that residents can afford and aims for housing growth of at least 1% per year.
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