By LYNDON ZAITZ Of the Keizertimes The Keizer City Council faced a full agenda at their Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting that ran for more than four hours. The council addressed committee appointments, established Keizer Parks regulations, the municipal court, PERS, turf field user fees and a grant agreement. Before discussing[Read More…]
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Husseman resigns from city council
ByLYNDON ZAITZ Of the Keizertimes Keizer City Councilor Robert Husseman, citing health issues, has resigned his seat. He announced his resignation with “immediate effect” on Thursday, Aug. 29. Husseman cited health issues in his family that will take him out of the country for long periods. Husseman said he called[Read More…]
City Council Meeting Agenda
The City of Keizer is committed to providing equal access to all public meetings and information per the requirements of the ADA and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). The Keizer Civic Center is wheelchair accessible. If you require any service such as language translation or other interpretive services that furthers your[Read More…]
Ethics case against Juran dismissed
By Keizertimes staff The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has dismissed an allegation that Keizer City Councilor Kyle Juran used his position to win a city contract for his business. A commission investigation concluded there was “insufficient” information that Juran got a city contract because he is a councilor and “there[Read More…]
Building taller, Keizer could pack in more housing
By Keizertimes staff Keizer’s ambitions to someday turn parts of River Road into more livable, more populated areas could grow under plans being considered by the city. That would include clearing the way for taller buildings and increasing the number of housing units. Tweaks to the city’s planning laws could[Read More…]
City Council Meeting Agenda
Keizer City Council will meet on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7pm in regular session.The following options are available if you wish to view or participate in the meeting: The City of Keizer is committed to providing equal access to all public meetings and information per the requirements of the[Read More…]
Who is going to fix the Welcome sign?
The Welcome to Keizer sign at the south end of Keizer was the topic of discussion at the Aug. 5 City Council meeting, instigated by a question from Council President Shaney Starr. During the meeting she asked city staff what was happening to get the sign repaired. The sign has[Read More…]
Council approves $5.5 million in debt to solve PERS issue
By LYNDON ZAITZ Of the Keizertimes The city’s PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) obligation situation continues as the Keizer City Council voted Monday, Aug. 5, to authorize the issuance of $5.5 million in bonds for pension payments. The approved amount was more than what was asked for by Finance Director[Read More…]
Turf field management council topic
By LYNDON ZAITZ Of the Keizertimes The Keizer City Council voted at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, to cancel the solicitation of proposals for management and operation of the new turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. City Attorney Joseph Lindsay acknowledged at the meeting that the Request for Proposals[Read More…]
Agenda de la reunión del Ayuntamiento
El Ayuntamiento de Keizer se reunirá el lunes 15 de julio a las 7 p.m. en sesión ordinaria.Las siguientes opciones están disponibles si desea ver o participar en la reunión: La Ley de Reuniones Públicas de Oregón autoriza a los órganos rectores a reunirse en sesiones ejecutivas en determinadas situaciones[Read More…]