Salem’s share of state gas tax won’t be enough to maintain the city’s streets

During a work session on Monday, Aug. 17, Salem city councilors discussed how to help generate more revenue to keep Salem’s roads in shape as the city’s share of state highway fund dollars stretches thin. The majority of the city’s transportation and street maintenance funding comes from state taxes on gasoline, which has gone flat. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.…