Charting the future: Keizer leaders plan for more people, jobs, congestion
The city's Strategic Plan Work Group will discuss plans at a meeting Friday, Dec. 5, at the Keizer Civic Center.
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Keizer councilors again defer police fee increase
Concerned about costs for citizens, Keizer councilors decide to wait on raising monthly fees to support police services. The city may dip into reserves to cover costs.
Task force dives into Keizer crime trends, police staffing
The Keizer City Council is expected to decide soon whether to increase the monthly fee used to cover part of the city's policing costs. A task force is still assessing policing needs in Keizer.
State ethics panel advances probe of Keizer councilor
Soraida Cross, Keizer city councilor, is facing an investigation into two allegations she behaved unethically in a recent incident. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted Sept. 10 to proceed with the investigation.
New operator proposes upgrades, expanded use for Keizer Little League Park
The Keizer Little League Park could become a regional draw for sports fans and more under a proposal from a Florida company. The Keizer City Council decided Monday to push ahead with a contract with the company to replace a local nonprofit.
Guptill steps in as Keizer youth councilor
A Felicia Guptill has stepped up to serve as the new youth councilor for the Keizer City Council. She hopes to wield her voice for good on the council.
Keizerites step up! Five will volunteer for city committees
Five Keizer residents have stepped up to volunteer on city committees. Three took seats on the Planning Commission and two on the Public Arts Commission.
Keizerites press city to fix swale hazards along residential streets
Keizer neighbors banded together at a recent Keizer City Council meeting. The residents demanded a fix to hazards created by stormwater swales, such as eroding sidewalks.
Keizer approves new welcome sign design
The City of Keizer recently approved a new design for a new welcome sign. City officials assume that Salem will install the sign shortly at the junction of Broadway Street, Stark Street, and River Road.