Year Established
Mon-Fri: 8:00a-4:30p
Office Hours
Closed 12PM - 1PM for lunch
1-270-988-2600
City Clerk Office
1-270-988-3601
Salem Sewer Plant
Before you dig call 811
CITY OF SALEM
1816
Year Established
1869
Year Incorporated
752
Population
Welcome to the City of Salem Kentucky website. We hope you find your visit informative and enjoyable. Please visit often for updates on community events and information regarding city operations such as hours of operation, payment options, and locations of occasional service issues.
Our town is steeped in history, rich in potential and full of down home hospitality. Check in often for the latest community news. We will work hard to keep this site current and informative. Thanks for visiting our latest tool to keep our community informed.
The City of Salem is managed by Mayor Gary Damron, City Clerk Paige Taylor, and our commissioners:
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Commissioner Brandon Deboe
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Commissioner Craig Dossett
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Commissioner Darryl Chittenden
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Commissioner Tiffany Newcomb
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Read more on our City Officials and the history of Salem:
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City Departments
View our city’s departments pages for more information on each and bill pay options.
May 15, 2026 Cut-Off Notices Sent Out
May 22, 2026 Cut-Off Day for Nonpayment of Water Bills
May 22, 2026 Delinquent Tax Notices Appear in the Newspapers
May 25, 2026 Salem City Hall Closed in observance of Memorial Day
May 27, 2026 New Water Bills Will Be Mailed Out
June 10, 2026 Last Day To Pay Water Bills Without Penalty
June 22, 2026 Cut-Off Day For Delinquent Water Payments
June 26, 2026 New Water Bills Will Be Mailed Out
July 3, 2026 Salem City Hall Will Be Closed In Observance Of Independence Day
Annual lighted Christmas Parade will be on Saturday November 29th, @ 5 pm.