Category Government
Keizer mayoral, city councilor candidates discuss priorities leading up to election
Two Keizer mayoral candidates and two candidates for Keizer City Council appealed to voters during a 90-minute debate hosted by Keizertimes. The debate covered topics ranging from public safety, development and housing, economic growth, and homelessness among others.
House Speaker Mike Johnson rallies Republicans to vote for Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon City
Johnson described the 2024 election as a battle to preserve America and called Chavez-DeRemer the ‘poster girl for effectiveness.’
Salem students weigh inflation, democracy, international conflicts as they cast mock ballots for president
Thousands of middle and high school students across the Salem-Keizer School District participated in a mock election organized by the League of Women Voters, which wraps up this week. Results will be shared Nov. 1.
New Marion County team resolving crisis calls, but numbers remain low
A new civilian Marion County team has resolved nearly all crisis incidents they’ve been called to without police. But officials say more public awareness and an improved system would allow them to help more people.
Meet Keizer’s 2024 city council candidates
Former Keizer City Councilor Marlene Parsons and neighborhood leader Tammy Kunz are competing in the only contested council seat.
Keizer sees first contested mayor’s race in 12 years
Longtime Mayor Cathy Clark faces a challenge from former Mayor Lore Christopher in Keizer. Here's what both candidates said about their plans for the job.
Local election workers “on edge” as threats, misinformation ramp up ahead of Election Day
Clerks in Marion and Polk Counties are bracing for a contentious election season. Already, both offices are fielding angry phone calls spurred by misinformation about election integrity.
Progressive groups withdraw endorsements of Oregon Measure 118
The widely-opposed Measure 118 would increase corporate taxes to send a rebate to all Oregonians
After suing Polk County, treasurer seeks reelection against challenger focused on fiscal oversight
Polk County Treasurer Steve Milligan last year sued his employer, saying the county illegally stripped the treasurer of duties spelled out in state law. Challenger Chris Patoine said the suit was a waste of money and wants to bring a watchdog approach to the role.