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Keizer council reshuffles Community Diversity Engagement Committee amid public criticism
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Keizer City Council approved appointments to the Community Diversity Engagement Committee tied to individual council seats. Several former committee members and community speakers criticized the changes during public comment, saying wholesale replacement risks losing institutional knowledge and community trust.
The Keizer City Council on April 7 approved a slate of appointments to the Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDEC) that ties membership to individual council seats, a move that drew several public commenters who said the changes remove experienced volunteers and undermine the group’s independence.
Council action followed council-by-council appointments: Councilor Parsons named Robin Barney; Council President Starr appointed Sarah Ngo; Councilor Duran appointed Larry Porter; Councilor Christopher appointed Fausto Ramos; Councilor Kohler appointed Guillermo Rodriguez; another seat will be filled by Councilor Cross on April 21; and Jane Titchenell was appointed to a remaining seat. The council confirmed that the youth position will be filled through the…
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