Keizer’s drive-thru ban stymies city land deal
For now, Keizer will continue to see empty ground on 4.6 acres of city land on Northeast Lockhaven Drive west of Keizer Station Boulevard.
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Keizer councilor’s comments draw ethics complaint
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission will look into the complaint, filed after Soraida Cross noted her city position and ties during to police investigating an incident at her home.
Keizer councilor advised officer of position, police connections during incident
Facing accusations of assault, Soraida Cross advised a poilce officer that she was a city councilor and that she talked to the Keizer police chief "all the time," according to a police video obtained by Keizertimes. Cross didn't respond to questions about the disclosures.
Keizer Juneteenth proclamation stirs city controversy
Officials are looking at some changes after a proclamation presentation veered into criticism of council actions and stirred controversy.
‘I can do a lot more than I thought’ – Keizer youth councilor finishes term
With her term as youth councilor behind her, Ma’layah Latty-Farrar recalls what she learned as a member of the Keizer City Council.
Growth: Keizerites voice concerns about future costs, congestion
Recent town halls focused on Keizer's urban growth boundary – how and when to expand it, and how to retain the qualities that make the community livable. Keizer city councilors say they want to hear more from residents.
Keizer councilors oust diversity panel members
The city's diversity engagement committee has a new roster after Keizer councilors appointed replacements, a move the panel's chair described as a purge.
City officials raise alarm about growing costs, money needs
The city of Keizer's ability to cover costs with its current taxes and fees is in question under new projections. City leaders want to talk with residents about the budget pressures – and what solutions they want the city to pursue to keep policing, other services intact.
Keizer brings on developer as volunteer to help sell unneeded land
Keizer is getting free help to sell “orphan” properties owned by the city for years after the Keizer City Council recently approved an unusual arrangement. City Manager Adam Brown proposed bringing in Eric Meurer, longtime Keizer resident and a developer, as an unpaid consultant. “I…