Its time to drain Salem's swamp and rid Salem of its useless swamp creatures. So people of Salem I ask that people do not vote for anyone who supported the Sanctuary city ordinance. Its time that our city leaders read a history book and remember the values that this nation was founded upon. This idea of pitting groups against each other has to stop. All men are created equal under the constitution and the eyes of god. They are not listening to the people and I am not sure they really care what they educated voters care about. If anyone city counselors who did not support this ordinance are reading this then this is your chance to really take a look at your career and to actually take Salem in a meaningful direction.

Time for city govt to reflect the needs of the residents of Salem.
Those who live in nearby cities & towns, also see how Salem has changed - & it's not for the better.
We were just questioned about this again this past weekend.
" actually take Salem in a meaningful direction" .... WELL SAID.
Thank you.

This is a pretty interesting topic. Where is Salem going? This administration got funding for the boardwalk from Wendy's to Congress st. As you walk along this boardwalk you can look across at the Speedway gas station which is constantly occupied with homeless, drunks and other undesirables. Does anyone see this as a success? We also bought the vacant lot on New Derby,again next to the Speedway. Recently the Mayor show cased the new boat docks at Blaney St. My understanding is that it is for commercial fishing boats, One boat down there is a recreational tuna boat, one is a tug boat and the others are harbormaster boats and the ferry to Bakers. The roads in Salem are awful and the paving program a failure . Traffic is horrendous and getting worse.Winter Island is a complete disgrace even though we take money from the taxpayers to use it. We payed for a walking path on the island that starts at the guard shack and then brings you to an area were you can look at the sewer plant and the abandon building with trash dumpsters. Does anyone consider what tourist think as they walk passed people begging, drunk or being given narcan? They look horrified, Where is Salem Going?

Amen!
WHERE 'IS" Salem going? WHERE is SALEM?
The current direction is not 'up', nor is it for the good of the people of Salem.
Time for folks to open their eyes to what IS actually happening here.
And, then to do something about it.
Voices & votes 'speak'.

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Issues, re the negative things happening &/or being ignored in Salem, should not be summarily closed. It affects everyone who calls Salem 'home'.

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We welcome, embrace and encourage those who have the least to offer the city while asking the taxpayers to foot the bill. How much does the homeless problem cost taxpayers in police alone? There was a 200% increase in police action for the homeless this year. Plus, while the cops are tending to the homeless they're not available to do other police work. And our Mayor thinks it's just fine for tourists to see them passed out and dirty on Essex St.

Is there any bigger service request than to give the taxpayers what they pay for?

Well like John said this is a service request. We didnt vote for our tax dollars to be spent on people who don't pay taxes. Its time you learn what by the people and for the people mean. Go to the Salem Public library and take a copy of the constitution and bill of rights.

Great suggestion, Bob. Thanks for your insight.
It's time these issues & residents' concerns no longer be ignored.
It is a service request. What Salem residents are getting is disservice.
We all lose re what is happening to a city which was once a special place to live.

Just today, 8/23/17, some of the empty newspaper boxes, in front of the post office, were stuffed & held open by garbage. A lovely sight.
The sign on the post office railing is also what we Salem residents want to see:
"This is government property. No trespassing."
Our guess is that this is to keep folks from loitering on the steps.
More of the same as Salem becomes just another city without direction, nor a sense of a true resident-friendly community.

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If this is a fundraising issues (?!), then why did the Sunday Globe (on 8/20/17), have their lead story in the North Shore Metro section, discussing the homeless problem in Salem? Complete with photographs & residents' comments?

This IS a service request from the residents of Salem.
Tourism thrives at the expense of this city as a residential community.

The response from the city on this issue is obviously to not respond to this negative reality at election time. Our city leaders appear to think everything is wonderful in Salem and we are on the right track. A city with a big homeless problem and a mayor who supports sanctuary city status is risk I wont take when I vote!

Agreed, John.
Take a minute & look back/review the myriad issues & problems continually being reported on ClickFix .... for months & months & months. How many are actually ever resolved?
And what has Salem become?
Is this city no more than a tourist la-la land? Keep them happy, & let the rest of us 'eat cake'?
Salem has big city problems which are only getting worse.
A 'pat on the head' isn't going to get it.
Salem has changed, & not for the better -- sorry to say.

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