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Keizer council backs joint public safety facility, asks staff for state‑funding support

Keizer City Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1 asked for partnership and state aid for a joint public safety facility; the council unanimously authorized a letter of support and asked staff for materials to submit to the state (initial ask $778,000; estimated full project cost about $17 million).

Keizer — Fire chiefs from Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District No. 1 briefed the City Council Feb. 2 on a preliminary plan to build a joint public safety facility near River Road between McGee Court and the Hitching Post to improve response coverage and prepare for projected growth.

Chief Ryan Russell (Keizer Fire District) said the idea grew from shared needs: aging, space‑constrained stations and opportunities to consolidate facilities with partner…

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