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Keizer city officials are asking residents whether a long-discussed pavilion belongs at Keizer Rapids Park – and if so, what it should look like and where it should go. A community listening session is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, as leaders weigh a concept that’s drawn both enthusiasm for new events space and concern about preserving the park’s natural feel.

The dedication ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Pfc Ryan Hill Memorial Park in Keizer Station.

The survey, which will go to 3,000 homes and be available online, is intended to help inform the city's strategic planning.

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Keizer city officials are considering asking voters to approve a five-year property tax increase to keep the Keizer Police Department fully staffed. If the City Council agrees, the measure could go on the November 2026 ballot and would raise more than $4 million a year for police operations. For the average Keizer home, the city’s share of property taxes would increase by about $30 a month.

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Keare Blaylock succeeds Bill Lawyer, who retired, in managing a key Keizer department with 30 employees and a $26 million budget.

In a council work session Monday, Jan. 12, company officials laid out plans for a more robust Keizer Little League Park operation and fielded questions from city councilors.