The City of Salem is a fourth class city with a Mayor/Council (Board of Aldermen) form of government. Officials are elected in the April Municipal Election. Local ordinances are determined by the Board of Aldermen.
| Board of Aldermen: | |||
| Term Expires | |||
| Greg Parker | Mayor | mayor@salemmo.com | 04/2026 |
| Kala Sisco | East Ward Alderwoman | ksisco@salemmo.com | 04/2026 |
| John Whelan | West Ward Alderman | jwhelan@salemmo.com | 04/2025 |
| Shawn Bolerjack |
East Ward Alderman - Board President | sbolerjack@salemmo.com | 04/2025 |
| Catherine Dent | West Ward Alderwoman | 04/2026 | |
