The Keizertimes, with the city’s neighborhood associations, will hold a debate for the four Keizer city candidates who are running against each other in the general election on Nov. 5. Mayor Cathy Clark faces former mayor Lore Christopher for the volunteer, two-year term position. For…
The City of Keizer is seeking applications for appointment to two city committees and youth liaisons. Anyone interested in applying for a position on a committee can pick up an application at Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Rd, apply online at keizer.org/volunteer-application, call Deputy City…
By Keizertimes Staff The Keizer City Council this week approved an updated plan to manage the city’s streets that gives neighbors a bigger voice in remedying traffic problems. At their Sept. 16 meeting, councilors also set a fee schedule for Keizer Rapids Park turf fields…
By Lyndon Zaitz of the Keizertimes Keizer city officials are considering adding a pavilion to host everything from KeizerFEST to weddings at Keizer Rapids Park, a structure that could cost nearly $1 million. The Keizer City Council on Monday, Sept. 16, gave city administrators the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…