Keizer City Council Position 6 · Nov 3, 2026
Daniel R. Kohler
Candidate for City Council Position 6 (incumbent)
Daniel R. Kohler, the incumbent, is running for Keizer City Council Position 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Colleen Busch.
Ballots mailed (beginning) · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Keizer city councilor since 2019 and owner of a funeral pre-planning business. His statement lists scouting involvement and support for Marion-Polk Food Share.
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- Endorsements listed in his voters' pamphlet statement include Marion County Commissioners Kevin Cameron, Colm Willis and Danielle Bethell, and Senator Kim Thatcher. Marion County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
Where Daniel R. Kohler stands: positions on the record
Police funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution amending the City of Keizer Police Services Fee (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteKeizer City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026
Advisory votes1 sourced position
Voted yes on an ordinance Relating to Elections that would create Keizer Code Chapter 15, discussed as a process for advisory votes (failed 3-4, June 2026).
Council voteKeizer City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026
Pedestrian flags1 sourced position
Voted no on the Volunteer Pedestrian Flag Program (failed 3-3 with one member absent, April 2026).
Council voteKeizer City Council minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026
Turf fields1 sourced position
Voted no on a resolution amending the facility management agreement with KLLP SFM, LLC for the turf fields (passed 5-2, September 2026).
Council voteKeizer City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
Traffic and growth1 sourced position
Lists managing growth and infrastructure costs, traffic congestion and on-site parking for new development among his priorities for the next term.
“managing growth and infrastructure costs, expanding recreational opportunities (like pickleball courts) for children and adults, addressing traffic congestion and supporting on-site parking for new development”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
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