Keizer council calls for police fee hikes in July, January
The plan, if adopted by the city's budget committee, also would shift business properties to a new formula based on their size, reflecting their higher demand for police services.
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McNary senior lands spot on OSU’s high-profile dance team
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Citizens can weigh in as Keizer council considers upping police fee
The Keizer City Council will again take up whether to sharply increase monthly city fees to cover police costs. The public meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday, May 4, and citizens can voice their opinions.
Keizer schools pilot new reading lessons
Keizer elementary students will have a new reading curriculum next year.