Salem
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Salem

Place

Details

GEOID
2559105
State
MA
Population
45,381 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
42.5157, -70.8544

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

60% (6/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
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Agencies (24)
Services
Legislative bodies (20)
Elected officials (12)
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (24)

Salem Public Schools

Educational Salem

Public school district serving the City of Salem.

Fire Department

Public_safety Salem

Provides fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services to the City of Salem.

Engineering Department

Executive Salem

Oversees city engineering projects, infrastructure design, and capital improvements.

City Council Office

Legislative Salem

Legislative branch of Salem city government.

Legal Department

Executive Salem

Provides legal counsel to the city, handles ordinances, licenses, and legal affairs.

Planning & Community Development Department

Executive Salem

Responsible for economic development, land use planning, housing policy, transportation projects, historic preservation, and neighborhood improvement.

Mayor's Office

Executive Salem

Office of the Mayor of Salem, Massachusetts. Chief executive of city government.

Administration & Finance Department

Executive Salem

Oversees city financial operations, budget, and administrative services.

City Clerk's Office

Executive Salem

Maintains official city records, vital statistics, marriage licenses, and elections administration.

Assessor's Office

Executive Salem

Responsible for property tax assessment and valuation of all real and personal property in Salem.

Human Resources Department

Executive Salem

Manages city employment, recruitment, benefits, and labor relations.

Information Technology Department

Executive Salem

Manages city technology infrastructure, systems, and digital services.

Purchasing Department

Executive Salem

Responsible for acquiring and disposing of supplies, services, and real property in compliance with state laws and city ordinances.

Treasury Department

Executive Salem

Manages city funds, investments, and financial collections.

Finance Department

Executive Salem

Manages city budget, accounting, and financial reporting.

Police Department

Public_safety Salem

Primary law enforcement agency for the City of Salem.

Emergency Management

Public_safety Salem

Coordinates emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for the City of Salem.

Department of Public Services

Executive Salem

Provides maintenance, repair, and construction for streets, parks, cemeteries, water mains, sewer mains, and city vehicles.

Health Department

Executive Salem

Protects public health through inspections, disease prevention, and health education.

Inspection Services Department

Executive Salem

Administers building permits, inspections, and code enforcement for the City of Salem.

Council on Aging Department

Executive Salem

Provides programs, services, and resources for Salem's senior residents.

Parks & Recreation Department

Executive Salem

Manages city parks, recreational facilities, and community programs.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office

Executive Salem

Advances equity initiatives and promotes inclusive governance in the City of Salem.

Traffic & Parking Department

Executive Salem

Manages traffic signals, signage, parking facilities, and parking enforcement.