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The City of Salem is an aldermanic form of government consisting of a Mayor and six council members. The Salem City Council meets the first Tuesday of the month after the
fourth day of the month, 6:00 p.m. at the Salem Community Center Council Room, 440 E Jefferson Ave, Salem, SD. Enter through the front doors, first door on the right- labeled, "Council Room." The meeting days starting in 2023 changed to Tuesday (first Tuesday after the 4th day of the month). There is a public comment time at the beginning of every meeting for those who would like to address the council.

The minutes and agendas are tied to the date of the meeting on the calendar except for years 2018, 2019 and 2020 (January - October) which are listed under the Agendas and Minutes links on the right sidebar.

Mayor Glenda Blindert - Term Expires 2028
Council Members:
Ward I 
Ronald Mayrose- Term Expires 2027: Committee Assignments:  Law/Fire; Civil Defense and Street/Equipment.
Kerwin Gortmaker - Term Expires 2028:  Committee Assignments: Law/Fire and Water/Sewer.
Ward II
Mitch Rayman - Term Expires 2027: Committee Assignments: Pool and Parks/Rec/Liquor.
Doug Mokros - Term Expires 2028: Committee Assignments: Street/Equipment and Water/Sewer.
Ward III
Janet Karel - Term Expires 2026: Committee Assignments: Buildings/Burnsite and Pool
Dnyee Schierholz - Term Expires 2028: Committee Assignments: Buildings/Burnsite and Parks/Rec/Liquor

Please call Salem City Hall for information if you would like to contact a council member.