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Salem reported 6 hate crimes in 2025, down from 10 in 2024; 3 of the 2025 cases resulted in police charges.
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The commission reviewed 2025 hate-crime and bias-incident data, including two anti-Jewish, two anti-Black, and two anti-gay incidents. Members unanimously elected Regina Zaragoza as chair and Dr. Shelby Ortega as vice chair. The City Solicitor explained that Salem’s discrimination reporting form is intended to collect general information about community trends, not to file formal complaints or start investigations; residents seeking follow-up or enforcement must use established complaint channels.
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