Cathy Clark reported that challenger Lore Christopher contacted her to concede in their race for Keizer mayor. As of Thursday evening, Nov. 14, Clark maintained her lead. She had 7,966 votes (52%) to Christopher’s 7,289 votes (47.5%). In January Clark will be sworn in for…
By KEIZERTIMES Staff The Keizer City Council discussed how to use money from sale of certain city properties at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. The discussion focused on city-owned properties in Keizer Station and where proceeds should be allocated. The council voted 7-0 to repeal…
By KEIZERTIMES StaffIncumbent Cathy Clark is leading challenger Lore Christopher in the race for Keizer mayor, according to latest, unofficisal returns from the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. The figures from Marion County Elections Friday morning showed Clark with 51.42% of the vote to Christopher’s 48.11%.…
By KEIZERTIMES StaffIncumbent Cathy Clark was leading challenger Lore Christopher in the race for Keizer mayor, according to partial returns from the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. The figures from Marion County Elections late Tuesday night showed Clark with 51.08% of the vote to Christopher’s 48.5%.…
By LYNDON ZAITZ of the KeizertimesAfter more than 16 years in the position, Machell DePina is retiring as the city of Keizer’s human resources director. Her successor, Keizerite Garrett Klever, was hired this fall and is currently on the job. Klever graduated from the University…
The Keizer City Council declared a vacancy n its ranks at its Sept. 16 meeting. Robert Husseman resigned from 5 position #5 on Aug. 30. The city charter requires that any vacant elective office be filled by appointment of the remaining members of the city…
Four candidates for Keizer city offices meet in a civil debate in the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The debate was presented by the Keizertimes, with assistance from the city’s neighborhood associations. Mayoral candidates Lore Christopher and Cathy Clark answered questions about economic development, traffic,…
The race for Keizer mayor pits the incumbent, Cathy Clark, against a former mayor, Lore Christopher. As campaigns go, the local race has not been a high-dollar matter. Christopher reported raising $22,364 and spending $12,929 as of Oct. 11. Clark reported raising $5,465 and spending…
By KEIZERTIMES Staff A Keizer city councilor questioned the value of the community’s holiday parade as the Keizer City Council on Monday, Oct. 7, considered a routine vote related to the parade. The council took up a resolution suspending temporarily an ordinance that prohibits street…