
Keizer panel takes up new budget proposal, fee increases
The city budget plan proposed by City Manager Adam Brown calls for increasing fees for police and other services – something he said was inevitable.

The city budget plan proposed by City Manager Adam Brown calls for increasing fees for police and other services – something he said was inevitable.

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

Keizer officials heard about damage to residents' driveways, water lines and more during the summer, with little follow-up by the company to address complaints.

The Keizer Public Works Department hosted a free, family-friendly, Public Works Day celebration at Keizer Rapids Park on Tuesday, June 18.

Last week, Jan. 15 - 19, Keizer saw a lot of inclement weather from snow and ice to freezing rain resulting in the closing of school and businesses for the better part of the week, though Keizer’s emergency service workers received no such relief.