Salem leaders commit nearly $2.5 million for airport on a wing & a prayer
Despite their own advisory committee finding the risks outweigh the upside, Salem leaders gamble taxpayer money on aviation envy project.
In July of 2022, the City of Salem’s Aviation Advisory Committee reported to city officials on the status of commercial air service in Salem. The report ultimately indicated more risk than opportunity in funding Salem Airport expansion.
And that’s not the only red flag that Salem political & business leaders might be making a mistake with committing $2.4…
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