We walk beside you work toward a better Keizer.
GNEKNA Your voice is vital to building a stronger neighborhood!
GNEKNA Meetings to stay updated on city planning, local initiatives, and community safety.
About Our Association
Mission
Our Commitment to Equity
The Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association (GNEKNA) is committed to reducing equity gaps and increasing access for all to create a safe community for everyone. Safety and belonging for all Keizer residents is vital. We are dedicated to inclusive policies that protect age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and all other individual identities. GNEKNA commits to building equity into our fabric, allowing us to serve every member of our community.
Who We Are
We are a collective of homeowners, renters, churches, businesses, schools, and representatives working together to improve our neighborhood. We are neighbors who want to create tangible change to make Keizer safer for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.
"We provide a voice to those who need additional support in communicating the needs of the community. We walk beside you!"
Our Purpose
The primary mission of GNEKNA is to promote, coordinate, and advise on all aspects of planning for the City of Keizer and other advisory bodies. We believe that neighborhoods are the heart of a city, and the quality of our neighborhood is just as important as the homes we live in.
Why It Matters
A strong neighborhood is defined by its appearance, safety, and sense of community. These characteristics provide both emotional and economic benefits, affecting property values and the overall desirability of our area. To preserve and enhance these traits, we must first truly know our environment.
Get Involved
Building a stronger community starts with the people willing to lead and work together. We invite you to join us in making a difference:
- Explore: Begin by walking your neighborhood to see its potential.
- Connect: Join our group to meet your neighbors and share your vision.
- Lead: Help us plan and provide the structure needed to create lasting change.
Building a Stronger Community Together.
Neighborhood Watch
Meet Our Board
We are proud to serve the Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Watch (GNEKNW) and are dedicated to advocating for our residents.
- President: Tammy Kunz
- Vice President: Jacqueline Green
- Secretary: Lisa Little
- Members at Large: James Jones, Thomas Keller, and Rebecca Daniels
- Neighborhood Watch Board Representative: Kimberly Nickerson
Neighborhood Crime Prevention: A Joint Responsibility
The Power of Partnership
Neighborhood Watch is a crime-prevention program built on a simple premise: partnership. By working alongside law enforcement, we can reduce crime, solve local problems, and significantly improve the quality of life in our community.
While law enforcement is vital, their impact on neighborhood crime is minimal compared to the power of private citizens working together. We believe that safety is a responsibility shared equally by law enforcement and the people who live here.
Building a Safer, Friendlier Keizer
The City of Keizer is diverse and eclectic, rich with history and culture. Our goal is to bring neighbors together—street by street and block by block—to protect that culture. Neighborhood Watch is more than just surveillance; it is about building community.
- Awareness: When neighbors know neighbors, we stay alert.
- Organization: An organized community is a resilient community.
- Action: When we take steps to secure our property and report suspicious activity, burglary and related offenses decrease dramatically.
Our Vision: A Network of Caring Residents
We have developed a comprehensive guide to help revive Neighborhood Watch programs in Keizer and our surrounding areas. This resource provides the tools needed to collaborate effectively with local law enforcement and community leaders.
Neighborhood Watch works. Nationwide statistics prove that when citizens cooperate and look out for one another, we break the cycle of crime. Join us in making our neighborhoods a safer, more connected place to live.
Meet the GNEKNA Board!
Meet the GNEKNA Board!
We are proud to introduce the dedicated team serving the Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association. Our board is comprised of neighbors who are committed to advocating for our community and ensuring every resident has a voice.
- President: Tammy Kunz
- Vice President: Jacqueline Green
- Secretary: Nancy Grace
- Board Members:
- James Jones
- Alice Thompson
- Lisa Little
- Catharine Williamson
- Jean Greenwood
- Rebecca Daniels
A Message From the Board
As members of this community who live and work right alongside you, we value your voice. Our mission is to provide the support needed to share your concerns, celebrate our collective successes, and provide education on areas where we can improve together. We are here to serve you, your families, and our local businesses in the best ways possible.
Working together, we continue to build a stronger, more connected Keizer.