Keizer residents who want to hear directly from the individuals seeking the city’s top offices have a chance to do so on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Northwest Keizer Neighborhood Association is organizing a free, public forum where every candidate for mayor and city council will be allotted three to five minutes to present their priorities for the community.
How the forum will work
After the brief opening statements, the floor will open for a question‑and‑answer segment. Attendees can submit questions in advance or raise them live during the session. The format is designed to give voters a clear, concise snapshot of each candidate’s stance on issues that matter to families, faith‑based groups, and local businesses.
What residents can expect
The event will conclude with a 20‑30‑minute meet‑and‑greet period, allowing community members to speak one‑on‑one with the candidates. This personal interaction is especially valuable for parents who want to know how each hopeful plans to protect neighborhood safety, support local schools, and uphold the values that strengthen the family unit.
Why participation matters
Mayor and council races shape everything from public‑works projects to zoning decisions that affect where churches, schools, and small businesses can thrive. By attending the forum, Keizer voters can make an informed choice at the ballot box, ensuring that elected leaders reflect the community’s commitment to traditional families, individual liberty, and faith‑centered public life.
Logistics
The forum will be held at the Northwest Keizer Neighborhood Association’s meeting space (address to be confirmed on the association’s website). Seating is on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and the event is open to all residents, regardless of party affiliation. No registration fee is required.
Who’s running
While the full slate of candidates will be confirmed closer to the date, the forum is expected to feature the incumbent mayor, the mayoral challenger, and all individuals who have filed for the seven city‑council seats. Candidates are encouraged to focus on concrete plans for improving public safety, supporting local churches and schools, and fostering a business environment that respects free‑market principles.
Get involved
Residents who wish to submit questions ahead of time can email the Northwest Keizer Neighborhood Association at [email protected]. The association also welcomes volunteers to help with event setup, registration, and post‑forum clean‑up.
By turning out for this forum, Keizer citizens demonstrate the civic responsibility that keeps our neighborhoods strong and our voices heard. The upcoming election will decide the direction of the city for the next four years—participation today is the first step toward a brighter tomorrow.
Original reporting: Salem Reporter — read the source article.
