Keizer council, engagement committee reach common ground

Keizer city councilors and the Community Diversity Engagement Committee reached common ground at a recent meeting, agreeing to meet together often – and change the name of the committee.

The face-to-face meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, allowed councilors and committee members to share concerns about the future of the all-volunteer committee.

The joint session was sparked by a move by three councilors earlier to pause the work of the committee. Citizens and committee members urged…