City Council Committee on Administration and Finance – Dec 3, 2026

Where
City Council Chambers, 93 Washington St., Salem, MA, 2nd Floor

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What's on the agenda

The meeting will discuss Home Rule Petition HRP # 492 on a Short Term Rental (STR) excise charge. The petition authorizes creation of a new City Fund for homelessness prevention and shelter services.

Agenda items

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Terms used here

ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.
Committee of the Whole
The full council or board meeting as a committee, to discuss a matter before voting on it at a regular meeting.
M.G.L.
Massachusetts General Laws, the state's laws.
Open Meeting Law
The state law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18 to 25) that requires public boards to meet in public, post notice of their meetings in advance, and keep minutes.

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Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Salem's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Salem Publick on .