But the Municipality soon took the lead on reconstruction initiatives.[2][dead link] But population of Salt declined 30% between 1922 and 1938.[4] Expansions over time have caused the Municipality to reconsider its defined territory, and the list of cities and towns has come to include Al Salt, Rai, Um Juzah, Wadi al Hura, Bazbadiya, Yaraqa, Ibra, Alan, and Rmemeen,[2][dead link] many of which were already included, and many of which were new additions dated beck to 2001.[2][dead link] The current mayor of Salt Municipality is Slameh Hiyari who was elected in 2007 after the former mayor Maher Abu Essamen (1999–2007).