East Lancaster Neighborhood Association

Serving East Salem Neighbors since 1979!

The East Lancaster Neighborhood Association (ELNA) is one of the 18 recognized neighborhood associations in the City of Salem, Oregon. ELNA was established February 12, 1979.

ELNA meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Swegle Elementry School, 1751Aquilas Ct NE in Salem, Oregon. Enter through the main door and follow the signs to the meeting room. But check our calendar on the City page for current times and locations.

Everyone who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the association is automatically a member. Check out our map on the "Contact Us" page. There are  no membership fees.  We can't wait to meet you!

What We Do

The ELNA boardmembers work on a variety of local issues:

• Land use
• Road improvements
• Crime prevention  - Neighborhood Watch
• Graffiti removal
• Parks maintenance and recreational programs
• Enforcement issues such as weeds, tall grass, trash, illegally parked vehicles
• Speeding cars and traffic hazards
• Neighbor-to-Neighbor conflicts
• Assistance finding out who can help when we cannot

Have a problem you need help solving?

The ELNA board is made up of concerned citizens who volunteer their time to help make the neighborhood a better place. We are here to help you get connected and to find solutions to local problems.

If you have a skill to share or a desire to make the neighborhood a better place or just want to find out what is going in your community, join us! 

Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

Call Susann at 503-363-3998; Sue at 503-378-1845

or e-mail us at susann@elnaneighbors.org