In the Keizertimes city council endorsements that appeared in the October 9 edition, we wrote that candidate Ross Day’s past included “fighting against the rights of LGBTQ+ Oregonians.” Day represented members of the Oregon Family Council, a group that opposed gay marriage in Oregon, and…
In the Keizertimes editorial endorsements, (October 9), we wrote: . . . sitting councilors have raised the ire of residents by refusing to adopt an inclusion resolution, but that’s only one symptom of a council that seems to have forgotten how to strive to do…
To the Editor: Dear Readers: Councilor Laura Reid is running for re-election to the Keizer City Council and I fully endorse her candidacy. The last four years Laura has worked hard to bring Keizers vision forward. With her experience Laura will continue to work hard…
Voters in Keizer that live within Marion County Fire District #1 (Clear Lake neighborhood) have a decision to make on Measure 24-452 on the general election ballot. The measure is a renewal of the local option levy to fund fire and emergency medical service in…
To the Editor: I am endorsing Laura Reid for Keizer city councilor, to continue the work she has started in her first term serving the city of Keizer. Laura’s desire to research the facts, ask questions, and come to council meetings prepared to discuss the…
Danielle Bethell of Keizer is the best choice for election to an open seat on the Marion County Board of Commissioners. Her opponent in the partisan race is Democrat Ashley Carson Cottingham. Cottingham has a strong background in government, in both Oregon and Washington, DC.…
To the Editor: I write to agree, then immediately disagree with Bill Post’s Oct. 3 assessment of the first presidential debate (Letters, Keizertimes). First, I agree it was a “hot mess.” But then he pretended there was an equivalency in the bad behavior. Mr. Trump…
Voters should approve charter changes In two weeks, Keizer voters get to decide whether the language that marginalizes LGBTQ+ residents stays or goes. A “yes” vote on Measure 24-453 will remove the offending language, known as Section 44, from the charter, a “no” vote will…
To the Editor: I am writing now not as your state representative, but as a Keizer citizen. I have known Ross Day for many years. He has helped me many, many times through difficult challenges I’ve faced. He has been a valuable friend. I say…