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Keizer honors public‑works retiree, proclaims Black History Month and hears community updates
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting, Keizer City Council presented a Black History Month proclamation and heard a personal history from Larry Porter; the council also honored Public Works Director Bill Lawyer for decades of service and received updates from the Chamber, Keizer Heritage Museum and neighborhood groups.
Keizer — The City Council opened its Feb. 2 meeting with ceremonial items: a Black History Month proclamation and public recognition of long‑time city staff and community groups.
Larry Porter, introduced by Councilor Duran and noted as a member of the CDEC committee, spoke about his family’s civil rights history in Selma, Alabama, the importance of recognizing Black Americans’ contributions beyond a single month and his view that Black…
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