Salem is located in scenic Southern Indiana just 35 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky and less than 100 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana. Salem is a great place to live and make a living. We have high achieving public schools, and a wide variety of community activities. Salem also has a strong and diverse economic base. If you're a visitor to Salem, we hope you will take note of our many unique and historic destinations. As a city, Salem has retained much of its small town flavor, a flavor that is enhanced by the city’s tree-lined streets, stately old homes and a friendly atmosphere that has been nurtured and handed down through the generations.
Last Updated February 2024
Salem City Council:
The City of Salem has a five-member City Council that is elected every four years. The City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30pm in Salem City Hall.
- Danny R. Libka - 1st District Ph# 812-883-2054
- Dylan Moore - 2nd District Ph#812-620-7778
- Steve Crane - 3rd District Ph# 812-620-5491
- Randy Lee - 4th District Ph# 812-620-7085
- Roger Pennington, At Large Ph#812-620-8360
Board of Works & Public Safety:
Members are appointed for a four year term by the Mayor at the beginning of each term of office. This board deals with police, fire, water and sewer. The Board of Works & Public Safety meets the second Monday of each month at 5:00pm in Salem City Hall.
- Mayor, Justin T. Green, Ph# 812-883-4265
- Danny R. Libka, Ph# 812-883-2054
- Warren N. Jones, Ph# 812-883-2549
Salem Plan Commission:
The Salem Plan Commission meets the 4th Monday at 7:00pm (except December)
Member - Term Expiration - Appointing Authority
- Danny R. Libka - 1/01/2024, Salem City Council
- Greg Zink - 1-01-2026 - Washington County Commissioners
- TBA - Washington County Commissioners
- Charles Williams - 1-01-2024 - Salem City Council
- Maurita S. Jones - 1-01-2025 - Salem Mayor
- Judy K. Chastain - 1-01-2027 - Salem Mayor
- J. Anthony Scifres - 1/01/2024 - Salem City Council
- Tom Jacobs - 1-01-2024 - Salem Mayor
- Scott Nale - 1-01-2027 - Salem Mayor
Salem Redevelopment Commission:
Member - Term Expiration - Appointing Authority
- Dylan Moore - 1-1-2024 - Salem Mayor
- Ronnie Voyles - 1-1-2024 - Salem Mayor
- Warren N. Jones - 1-1-2024 - Salem Mayor
- Ricky E. Richardson - 1-1-2024 - City Council
- J. Anthony Scifres - 1-1-2024 - City Council
Salem Economic Development Commission:
Member - Term Expiration - Appointing Authority
- Norman Terrrell - 1-1-2025 - Salem Mayor
- Jody Smedley - 2-1-2025 - Salem Council
- Jonathan Spaulding - 1-1-2023 - County Council Nominee / Mayor Appointed
- Troy Merry - 1-1-2024 - Salem Mayor
- Laurie Jackson - 1-1-2024 - Salem Mayor
Urban Enterprise Association Board Appointments (12 Member Board)
- Mayor Appointees - Chuck Williams
- Mayor Appointees - Troy Merry (Salem Economic Development Commission)
- Mayor Appointees - Adam J. Kelly (Zone Resident)
- Mayor Appointees - Sheri Jacobs (Business Representative in Zone)
- Mayor Appointees - Steven C. Miller (Business Representative in Zone)
- Mayor Appointees - Ronnie Voyles (Representative of Construction Trade Unions)
- City Council Appointees - Danny Libka (Council Member)
- City Council Appointees - Justin Green (Zone Business Representative)
- City Council Appointees - Warren N. Jones (Resident of Proposed Zone - Democrat)
- City Council Appointees - Ricky E. Richardson (Resident of Proposed Zone - Republican)
Board of Zoning Appeals Board Members:
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the 4th Thursday at 7:00pm.
Member - Term Expiration - Appointing Authority
- Laurie Jackson 1-01-2027 - Salem Mayor
- Greg Zink, 1/01/2024, Salem Mayor
- Roger Pennington 1-01-2025 - Salem City Council
- Charles Williams 1-01-2026 - Plan Commission
- J. Anthony Scifres 1-01-2026 - Mayor (SPC)
Tree Board Members:
The Tree Board meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm in Salem City Hall.
- Norma Eisert
- Joy Bierly
- Ronnie Voyles
- Justin T. Green
- Tom Jacobs
City of Salem Parks & Rec Board:
The Parks and Rec Board meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 4:00 pm in Salem City Hall.
- Diane Zink, Park Board
- Jonathan Spaulding, Park Board
- Joy L. Bierly, Park Board
Solid Waste Board:
The Solid Waste Board meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00am in the Courthouse.
Volunteer Firemen's Meeting:
The Volunteer Firemen's Meeting meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at Salem Fire Department.
Prevent Child Abuse Council:
The Prevent Child Abuse Council meets the 2nd Friday of each month at noon in Salem City Hall.
Washington County Service Providers:
The Washington County Service Providers meets the 1st Tuesday at noon in the Washington County Government Building.
Board of Aviation:
BOAC meets on the third Wednesday of each month, Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m at the Salem Airport.
- Adam D. Kelly - Term Expires 1/1/2024
- F. Daniel Habermel - Term Expires 1/1/2024
- Michael Bryant - Term Expires 1/1/2026
- Jason Cockerill - Term Expires 1/1/2026
- Erin Woodward-Sparkman - Term Expires 1/1/2025