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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, at 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.

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

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