Keizer city panel favors fee hike – not levy – to pay for police

A city task force is recommending that Keizer raise millions of dollars more from residents and businesses to keep the Keizer Police Department intact.

The task force is recommending the Keizer City Council substantially increase the monthly fee assessed on utility bills, starting next year. Within five years, the increase would add $3.5 million to city spending.

The recommendation of the Keizer Police Fee Task Force is expected to go to the city council during…