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Facing community pressure, Keizer councilors leave diversity committee and its name in place
Citizens took turns defending Keizer’s diversity committee in remarks Monday to the Keizer City Council. The council voted 5-2 to leave its name unchanged after three councilors had raised alarm in recent weeks.
Defying councilors’ name change request, Keizer committee sticks with the one it has
The Keizer City Council provided its community engagement committee a list of possible new names recently. The Community Diversity Engagement Committee voted to leave its name alone.
Keizer library embarks on new chapter, pursuing state recognition to open way for funding
A majority of Keizer city councilors intend to continue to help fund the city's community library, likely by dipping into lodging taxes.
Keizer woman admits role in India-based drug ring, avoids prison time
Jennifer McConnon was sentenced on Thursday to three years of supervision after pleading guilty to being part of an international drug trafficking organization along with her daughter, Sydney Sleight, whose case is still pending.
Keizer Holiday Lights parade to sparkle on Saturday
Keizer's Holiday Lights Parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at North River Road and Lockhaven Drive.
Keizer woman re-charged with murdering son after last case dropped due to mental illness
Amy Robertson has spent seven years in Oregon’s psychiatric hospital since she was first charged with murdering her 12-year-old son, Caden Berry, in 2017. A judge dropped her charges in 2020 due to her mental illness, but prosecutors have once again charged her with murdering Berry.
After reelection, Keizer mayor contemplates next term
Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark was reelected to a sixth term after fending off a close challenge from former Mayor Lore Christopher.
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.
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.