Keizer Chamber Luncheon Forum - Election 2014

Keizer Chamber's Government Affairs Committee presents the first of a two month political series that will inform and educate attendees as to what and who will be on the Election 2014 ballot. 

LOCAL POLITICS SERIES
Mayor Lore Christopher has announced she is not running for an eighth term this year. So far, current councilor Cathy Clark is the only one who has filed to run for mayor. There are three open council seats: position 4 (currently held by Clark), position 5 (currently held by Egli) and position 6. The position 6 is currently held by Jim Taylor, who announced last year he will not be running.Brandon Smith is currently the only person who has filed to run for Taylor’s seat. Former longtime city employee Roland Herrera has filed to run for Clark’s current seat, while Amy Ripp and Matt Chappell have filed to run for Egli’s seat. (Keizertimes June 25).

Council candidates will be asked their vision for Keizer's economic vitality that include topics:

Urban Growth Boundary Expansion 
Keizer's Urban Renewal District 
Comprehensive Plan 
Keizer's Economic Development Commission 
Marketing Keizer