Danielle Bethell on Salem's Housing Solutions and Community Events

Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Summers are joined by Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, discussing:

• A new $800,000 grant for housing assistance in Marion County.
• The challenges of addressing homelessness and mental health issues.
• Upcoming events in Salem, including Mt Angel Oktoberfest and Punks in the Park.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

01:10 - Breakdown of government roles in Salem and Oregon

02:27 - Discussion of the new $800,000 housing assistance grant

05:31 - Challenges in addressing homelessness and mental health

10:43 - Upcoming events: Mount Angel Oktoberfest and Punks in the Park

15:32 - Salem Art Fair and Cherry City Roller Derby

18:21 - Federal funding for literacy instruction in Oregon

19:08 - Importance of early childhood literacy and community involvement in education