OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: City of Salem, Public Works

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Western Oregon University, 1966-72

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:

• Chair-Keizer Citizens Advisory Board for Parks and Recreation, 5 years

• Member-Keizer Citizens Advisory Board for Parks and Recreation, 5 years

• Keizer Urban Renewal Board, 2 years

• Keizer Focal Point Task Force, 2002

• Keizer Futures Task Force, 2002

PERSONAL:

Jim Taylor has committed himself to community service and understands Keizer!

• Keizer Little League, 10 years

• Keizer Youth Basketball Association, Board of Directors, 5 years

• Keizer Rotary, 13 years

• McNary High School Sports Booster Club, 20 years

Jim Taylor is prepared to carefully guide Keizer and plan for the next 20 years!

• Development of Chemawa Activity Center in a way that is compatible with River Road businesses. We have a strong investment in River Road and must protect what we have.

• Committed to continuing a strong police force, with reduced crime and protection for all of Keizer.

• Investment and support for public parks and green spaces.

As a member of a family that settled in Keizer in 1920, I understand the history of Keizer and the things that make our community unique. Keizer’s small town atmosphere and community volunteerism are qualities that make our city so special. As a city councilor I will strive to keep these qualities in the forefront of policy decisions to ensure that police protection, the River Road Corridor and City parks are given the importance they deserve.

I believe these things can be done through creative planning and visionary ideas while keeping Keizer’s taxes to a minimum.

(This information furnished by Jim Taylor