The Parks Advisory Board is comprised of nine members who provide input to the City Council on Keizer's public parks, playgrounds and related programs. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm and consists of nine members each serving a three-year term.
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| Position | Member | Park Responsible For | Serving Since | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanya Hamilton | Hidden Creek & Northridge | 2019 | 12-31-25 |
| 2 | Mike Pantalone | Northview & Country Glen | 2019 | 12-31-25 |
| 3 | Gwen Carr | Claggett Creek & Keizer Little League | 2021 | 12-31-25 |
| 4 | Clay Rushton | Clearlake & Bair | 2019 | 12-31-26 |
| 5 | David Louden | Wallace House & Ben Miller | 2012 | 12-31-26 |
| 6 | Bob Shackelford | Bob Newton & Mike Whittam | 2023 | 12-31-26 |
| 7 | Jill Gust | Willamette Manor & Meadows | 2024 | 12-31-27 |
| 8 | Matt Lawyer - Chair | Ryan J. Hill & Chalmer-Jones | 2016 | 12-31-27 |
| 9 | Lisa Cejka - Vice Chair | Palma Ciea & Sunset | 2022 | 12-31-27 |
| Liam Stitt - Youth Liaison (non-voting) | 2024 | 2025/26 School Year | ||
| Marlene Parsons, Council Liaison (non-voting) | 2025 | 12-31-26 | ||
More information about this Board: Resolution R2025-3552
Purpose:
The Board will serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on issues pertaining to Keizer public parks, operating policies, and long range plans. In addition, the Board will act in the role of community catalyst in the formation and achievement of a comprehensive community-wide parks and recreation system.
Membership:
The Board shall consist of nine (9] voting members to be appointed as outlined by the City Council Rules of Procedure and relevant statutory requirements. Members may be chosen from among such persons concerned with and interested in the conservation and development of public parks and playgrounds and like public placed in the City. The Council will appoint a non¬ voting Youth liaison to the Board pursuant to the Council Rules of Procedure. The Council will appoint a non-voting Council liaison to the Board and make such announcement at a regularly scheduled Council meeting. The Board will be staffed by a non¬ voting staff liaison to be appointed by the City Manager.
Term of Office:
Each member of the Board shall be appointed for a three-year term. The terms of the members shall be staggered so that not more than one-third of the members will expire in the same year.
Chair and Vice-Chair:
The Board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair at the first meeting of each calendar year.
Meetings:
Members of the Board shall establish a regular meeting date and shall meet as deemed necessary by the Chair. All meetings of the Board shall follow Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised and the Oregon Public Meeting Laws.
Attendance:
It is the duty of each member to attend at least 75% of the meetings each calendar year. When a member is unable to attend a meeting, the member shall notify the Chair. Members of the Board may be removed by a two-thirds majority vote of the City Council.
