In the Keizertimes editorial endorsements, (October 9), we wrote: . . . sitting councilors have raised the ire of residents by refusing to adopt an inclusion resolution, but that’s only one symptom of a council that seems to have forgotten how to strive to do more than the bare minimum. [Read More…]
Author: Lyndon Zaitz
Vote yes on Measure 24-452
Voters in Keizer that live within Marion County Fire District #1 (Clear Lake neighborhood) have a decision to make on Measure 24-452 on the general election ballot. The measure is a renewal of the local option levy to fund fire and emergency medical service in the district, which stretches from[Read More…]
Danielle Bethell for Marion County commisoner
Danielle Bethell of Keizer is the best choice for election to an open seat on the Marion County Board of Commissioners. Her opponent in the partisan race is Democrat Ashley Carson Cottingham. Cottingham has a strong background in government, in both Oregon and Washington, DC. She has led large groups[Read More…]
We don’t ask, we act, in a crisis
We salute all the First Responders, organizations, businesses, governments and individuals that jumped in to help as our fellow Oregonians faced disaster with the wildfires afflicting many areas of western Oregon. When disaster strikes, our community doesn’t ask—it acts. While financial donations are key to any relief and recovery effort,[Read More…]
Treatment of Explorers posting flags was disgraceful
Keizerites are generous and they are patriotic. That’s why it is so unsettling to hear of how members of Keizer Fire District Explorer Post 350 were treated when posting flags. The Explorers, comprised of young men and women, aged 14 to 20, post flags in Keizer to mark holidays, Labor[Read More…]
A rest from labor
On Monday, Sept. 7, America will mark Labor Day, a federally-recognized holiday. Labor Day was established in the late 19th century to honor and recognize the American labor movement as well as the contributions of laborers in the United States. While labor in America looks much different than it did[Read More…]
Is anyone persuadable?
Is anybody undecided about anything anymore? We all know what we know to be true. We all have our beliefs. Is there room for debate and discussion? Are there open minds that suggest that someone can be persuaded to think other than they do? Persuasion is a powerful thing. For[Read More…]
President’s supporters step out
Members of Oregon Women for Trump gathered at the corner of River Road N. and Chemawa Road on Saturday, Aug. 29, to rally for support for their candidate.
Pass an inclusion resolution
The call for Keizer to declare itself a city of inclusion has been on the table for several years now—proposed by some city council members and segments of the public. The twin movements of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter should have pushed this issue front and center for the city[Read More…]
Can we get what we need?
“You don’t get if you don’t ask.’ “Don’t take no for an answer.” “Have it your way.” Tenets that many people live by, though they are leavened by the words of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards: “You can’t always get what you want.” Everyone has material wants such as a[Read More…]