Open City of Keizer Positions
Mayor | Currently held by Cathy Clark | Two Year Term |
Councilor Position #1 | Currently held by Laura Reid | Four Year Term |
Councilor Position #2 | Currently held by Shaney Starr | Four Year Term |
Councilor Position #3 | Currently held by Kyle Juran | Four Year Term |
Qualifications and Residency Requirements
To qualify as a candidate for Mayor or City Councilor, the candidate must be:
A qualified elector under the laws and constitution of the State of Oregon and a registered voter of the City of Keizer; and
A resident of the City of Keizer who has resided continuously in the City during the 12 months immediately preceding the election that the Candidate is filing for.
The Keizer City Charter requires a petition to be submitted and it must contain a minimum of 120 qualified signatures (Keizer registered voters). ***Please see the note above regarding signature collection.
City elections are governed by the laws and regulations of the City of Keizer, Marion County, and the State of Oregon. See the City of Keizer Charter for City-specific rules and see the links below for County and State election resources.
Helpful documents & links
Letter to Prospective Candidates
Letra para Potenciales Candidatos
A Guide for Prospective City Elected Officials
Manuals, Forms, Tutorials and Election Laws
County, City, and District Candidate Manual
Election signs - City of Keizer Community Development Bulletin
Oregon Online Voter Registration
Marion County Elections - Ballot Drop Sites
Translation Advisory Council - Making Voting Accessible
Election Translated Voters' Pamphlets
The Keizer City Recorder, Melissa Bisset, is the City Election Officer for the City of Keizer elections. Please contact Melissa Bisset at bissetm@keizer.org or at 503-856-3412 for additional information.