More homes. More jobs. More affordable housing.
Built on land we already own — without giving anything away.
Salem has land the city, county, state, and federal government already own. Manny’s plan puts that land to work — creating new housing projects that deliver real results for everyone.
Get more housing units built — faster.
Boost construction activity and good-paying local jobs.
New homes mean new property taxes — without losing any we already collect.
The big win: every new project gets significantly more affordable units — mixed right in with market-rate homes.
We’re not building separate “affordable-only” projects.
We’re adding 10–15% more affordable units directly into regular market-rate developments.
Families who need help and families who don’t — living side by side in the same buildings.
This is the smart way to create real affordable housing without isolating it or losing money on taxes and fees.
Manny’s plan partners with land the public already controls — no new purchases, no giveaways.
Prime downtown parcels ready for mixed-use housing. These city-owned blocks will anchor the plan and deliver the most units.
County-owned properties will support additional housing sites, helping spread development across Salem.
State land can be brought into smart partnerships to increase overall housing supply.
Available federal parcels will round out the strategy, maximizing every public asset we already control.
This isn’t complicated policy talk. It’s a straightforward plan that:
Manny Martinez’s plan uses public land we already own to deliver more homes, more jobs, and 10–15% more affordable units — without giveaways or lost revenue.
Tell your City Council members. Share with neighbors.
Real housing solutions start here.