Salem councilors implement new safeguards around NDAs
Oct 13, 2026
New city policies approved unanimously by Salem city councilors Monday night mean the city cannot enter into nondisclosure agreements, or NDAs, without multiple layers of vetting.
The new rules adopted on Monday, Oct. 13, also prohibit the city from signing NDAs with any entities seeking to b
uild data centers in Salem.
The decision comes after the city signed an NDA in March 2025 with Verrus, a Google-backed Silicon Valley company currently working to build an…Continue reading — subscribe to unlock the full article. ...read more read less