| Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional | Full Fare | Reduced Fare |
|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $1.60 | $0.80 |
| Day Pass | $3.25 | $1.50 |
| 30 Day Pass or Month Pass | $45.00 | $22.50 |
| Annual Pass (Cherriots Tap Card or Umo Mobility App) | $540.00 | $270.00 |
| Cherriots LIFT and Cherriots Dial-a-Ride | Fare |
|---|---|
| One-Ride (one way) | $3.20 |
| Universal LIFT Month Pass (Cherriots Tap Card or Umo Mobility App) | $90.00 |
| Cherriots Local y Cherriots Regional | Tarifa Normal | Tarifa Reducida |
|---|---|---|
| Un-Viaje | $1.60 | $0.80 |
| Pase del Día | $3.25 | $1.50 |
| Pase de Mes y Pase de 30 Días | $45.00 | $22.50 |
| Pase Anual (Cherriots Tap Card o Umo Mobility App) | $540.00 | $270.00 |
| Cherriots LIFT y Cherriots Dial-a-Ride | Tarifa |
|---|---|
| Un-Viaje (solo ida) | $3.20 |
Nota: Los jóvenes de 0 a 18 años pueden viajar en todos los servicios de Cherriots de forma gratuita. Se requerirá todos los jóvenes de 14 a 18 años usar un Pase Anual Juvenil GRATUITO para abordar el autobús. Comuníquese con el Servicio al Cliente para obtener más información.
The Cherriots Board of Directors has the authority to make policy and administration decisions. Each board member represents one of seven subdistricts, and their primary responsibility is one of stewardship and trusteeship. The Board establishes priorities, evaluates the performance of the transit system, and approves budgets. The Board also works with community members to improve bus service and address transit-related issues. For correspondence to the full Board, email board@cherriots.org. For more information on the strategic priorities of the District, see Cherriots Strategic Plan.
From the District’s inception until 2019, local voters elected Board members. With recent changes in Oregon law enacted by Senate Bill 1536, seats on the board have become governor-appointed positions. As of July 2019, the governor has the authority to appoint, or discharge, Board members. Board members will still be required to live in the subdistrict they represent.
SB 1536 also repealed a section of state law, ORS 267.302, that prevented the Board from imposing taxes on local business payrolls without first holding an election. Previously, the Board was required to seek voter approval for all tax increases. But this change won’t happen immediately: the Board’s ability to raise taxes administratively doesn’t take effect until January 2026.
Subdistrict 1
Subdistrict1@cherriots.org
Term Expires:
The Cherriots Board of Directors seat representing Subdistrict 1 (West Salem) is currently vacant.
Community members interested in serving as the next Subdistrict 1 Director are encouraged to learn more and apply.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Director Lara Midkiff for their dedicated service and thoughtful leadership on the Board. Director Midkiff brought a strong commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion, advocating for expanded rural service, affordable fares, and continued fleet electrification to better connect the diverse communities of the mid-Willamette Valley.
Subdistrict 2
Subdistrict2@cherriots.org
Term Expires: 6/30/2029
Director Ramiro Navarro Jr. grew up in Keizer, Oregon, and is a graduate of the Salem-Keizer School District. At 18, he joined the military and later returned from Iraq in 2010, dedicating his life to service in his community.
Director Navarro has supported veterans as a representative at Chemeketa Community College, mentored youth through the Oregon Veterans Youth Challenge, and advocated for ADA services and inclusivity. He also serves on the IMPACTS Grant Review Committee for criminal justice reform and works as a program coordinator at a local nonprofit supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.
A frequent public transit user throughout his life, Director Navarro is passionate about expanding access to reliable, equitable transportation for the community. Guided by his mantra, “Be the change you wish to see,” he strives to create a better future for his five children and the generations to come.
Subdistrict 3
Subdistrict3@cherriots.org
Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Director Sadie Carney brings extensive experience in policy development, urban and regional planning, transportation planning, and community engagement to the Board. She currently serves as a policy analyst and communications manager for the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development and is a former Director of Community Relations for Cherriots.
An active community volunteer and advocate for expanding access and opportunity, Director Carney is passionate about shaping policies that create more connected, sustainable, and livable communities.
She holds a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Land Use Planning from Portland State University and a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College in Vermont. Director Carney lives in Salem’s Grant Neighborhood with her family, where she’s a bicycle commuter, a regular at the farmers market, and a proud mother of four.
Subdistrict 4
Subdistrict4@cherriots.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2029
President Maria Cecilia Hinojos Pressey is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants from Chihuahua, Mexico. She serves as the Deputy Director of PCUN, Oregon’s farmworker union, where she works to advance policies and programs that uplift farmworkers and strengthen working Latinx families. Her career has been dedicated to supporting people in transition and advocating for equity. She has helped refugees and asylum seekers build new lives, guided survivors of domestic violence as a Latinx community advocate, and continues to champion access, opportunity, and dignity for underserved communities.
President Hinojos Pressey brings her passion for public service to Cherriots, where she currently serves as Board President. She has also served on the Salem-Keizer School District Board of Directors, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to education, families, and community well-being.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of New Mexico and a master’s degree in Sociology from Arizona State University.
Subdistrict 5
Subdistrict5@cherriots.org
Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Director Ian Davidson is committed to ensuring affordable, sustainable, and accessible transportation options in the Salem-Keizer area and throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley.
He currently serves as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation, where he helps shape safer, more connected communities. His career has also included roles with the Criminal Justice Commission, the Oregon Legislature, Bonneville Power Administration, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and the Association of Oregon Counties.
Director Davidson was appointed to the Cherriots Board in 2019 and has since served in several leadership capacities, including as Board President. His prior service on the Oregon Citizen’s Utility Board and the Salem City Council Public Transit Committee reflects his long-standing dedication to public policy and community well-being. He holds a Master of Public Policy from Oregon State University and a bachelor’s degree in history from Brigham Young University.
He lives in Salem with his wife and two daughters. Together, they enjoy visiting farmers markets, hiking local trails, gardening, and tackling home remodeling projects.
Subdistrict 6
Subdistrict6@cherriots.org
Term Expires: 6/30/2029
Director Sara Duncan has lived in the Salem community for most of her life and is a longtime Cherriots rider and advocate for public transit. As a Board member, she is committed to keeping community transit services healthy, accessible, and responsive to future needs.
Director Duncan currently serves as a Development Associate for PCUN, Oregon’s farmworker union, and has held leadership and supporting roles across non-profits, public service, and healthcare. She graduated from Concordia University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.
“I want to see a downtown that thrives, suburbs that are not isolated from the city, and clean air to breathe. The promotion of Cherriots as a valuable community resource is essential to seeing these goals to fruition,” she says.
Director Bill Holmstrom brings extensive professional and volunteer experience in public transportation to the Board. He currently serves as the Transportation and Land Use Planning Coordinator at the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. He previously served on the Board of the Tillamook County Transportation District, including two years as board chair, and was a member of the Cherriots Budget Committee from 2009 to 2022.
Born and raised in Beaverton, Director Holmstrom earned a Bachelor of Science in Planning, Public Policy, and Management from the University of Oregon and completed two years of post-baccalaureate work in Community and Regional Planning. He lives in Salem with his wife and two children.
Director Holmstrom understands that public transportation is a critical community resource and is committed to ensuring that Board decisions are informed by diverse voices and perspectives from across the community.
