Keizer backs state help for municipal cybersecurity, opposes unfunded mandates

Aug 11, 2026

Councilors supported a League initiative that would oppose unfunded mandates while seeking state-provided technical assistance and training to raise municipal cybersecurity resilience, particularly for smaller cities.

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Mr. Brown summarized a League initiative to improve municipal cybersecurity by securing state technical support rather than imposing unfunded mandates on cities. He said the idea is to "oppose unfunded mandates, but advocate for technical support from the state, to give access for...all cities...higher protection from cybersecurity attacks," and councilors agreed protecting local digital infrastructure is important for smaller jurisdictions.

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