Mayor Scott Keyser

10/16/2026

Statement from Mayor Scott Keyser

My thoughts and prayers are with the families and everyone impacted by today’s shooting in Bend, Oregon. No family should ever have to experience the fear, heartbreak, and uncertainty that comes with an incident like this.

I’m also praying for and extending my sincere thanks to all the first responders, law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel who responded to this situation and worked to bring it to an end. These men and women put themselves in harm’s way to protect others, and their courage, dedication, and service deserve our deepest gratitude.

As a community, we are reminded that in difficult moments, we must stand together, support one another, and lift up those who are hurting.
Please join me in keeping the victims, their families, the Bend community, and all the first responders in your thoughts and prayers.

Scott Keyser
Mayor of Molalla, Oregon

09/27/2026

09/25/2026

Let’s clear up a few things about the UGB, because apparently the rumor mill is working overtime.

First: I looked at ALL the options. I didn’t walk into that council meeting with my mind made up. I listened, asked questions, weighed the consequences, and made the decision I believed was best for Molalla.

And I stand by it.

You don't have to like the decision. You don't have to agree with me. That's democracy.

But what I won't accept is people inventing motives or claiming I'm doing this for personal gain.

Look at my record.

I promised the voters we would get a new police station.

We did.

One month early and $1.2 million under budget.

I promised we would move forward on a new wastewater treatment facility.

We did.

It's on schedule and still under budget.

For six years, I've built relationships with state leaders, legislators, agencies and other mayors. I've sat in the rooms, made the calls, asked the questions and tracked what's coming down the road for Molalla.

That's part of being mayor.

You don't sit around waiting for problems to hit. You prepare for them.

Now, let's address another rumor:

Apparently I'm going to get rich because of all this.

That's a good one.

The longer I've been mayor, the poorer I've gotten.

My mayoral stipend is $200 a month. After taxes, that's about $150.

When you add up the hours I spend doing this job, I lose roughly 25% of the wages I could be making at my day job.

So if anybody thinks I'm doing this for the money, show me where the money is.

I don't do this for the money. I do it because I care about Molalla.

I stand by my morals, my integrity and the decisions I make when I believe they're in the best interest of this city.

If you think you can do it better, come get it.

Run for office. Put your name on the ballot. Show up to the meetings. Read the packets. Ask the hard questions. Make the tough decisions. Take the criticism. Stand behind your vote.

Don't just tell people how you'd lead.

Lead.

Don't just criticize the work.

Do the work.

Don't hide behind a keyboard.

Step into the arena.

If you want the job, come take it. Until then, I'm going to keep showing up, making the tough calls and doing the job I was elected to do.

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001 — We Remember

Twenty-five years later, we still remember where we were when the world changed.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and ordinary citizens who ran toward danger while others were running away. We remember the families who never got to say goodbye.

We also remember what followed — a nation that, for a moment, put aside its differences and stood together.

September 11 reminds us that freedom is never guaranteed, that courage often comes at a tremendous cost, and that the sacrifices of others should never be forgotten.

As Mayor of Molalla, I ask our community to take a moment today to remember the lives lost, honor those who served, and keep the families who continue to carry that loss in our thoughts and prayers.

We will never forget.

— Scott Keyser
Mayor of Molalla

09/10/2026

🚨 BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS ENDED — MOLALLA 🚨

The City of Molalla’s boil water notice has officially ended except for the 28 homes around the infected area.

Residents may now return to using their tap water normally. The water system has been tested and the City has received confirmation that the water is safe for normal use.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding while our crews worked to resolve the issue.

We also want to remind residents that the City’s emergency text alert system is available at current.cityofmolalla.com. Signing up is the best way to receive important emergency notifications, including water alerts, directly to your phone.

Thank you, Molalla, for your patience and cooperation.

Scott Keyser
Mayor, City of Molalla

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09/09/2026

I’ve heard from many people today who said they didn’t know about the City of Molalla’s boil water alert.

Four years ago, the City launched a text alert system specifically for situations like this—emergencies, important city notifications, and other information that can directly affect you and your family.

The system is available to everyone, but you have to sign up to receive the alerts. Many residents have chosen not to take advantage of this free service.

If you live in Molalla, I strongly encourage you to take a few minutes and sign up today. Don’t wait until the next emergency to wish you had.

Go to current.cityofmolalla.com and sign up for City of Molalla text alerts.

We’ll continue doing everything we can to communicate important information through multiple channels, but the fastest way to make sure you receive emergency notifications directly is to sign up for the alert system.

Stay safe, Molalla.

— Scott Keyser
Mayor, City of Molalla

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09/09/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT: MOLALLA BOIL WATER ALERT 🚨

The City of Molalla is currently under a BOIL WATER ALERT.

Residents should NOT drink tap water unless it has been boiled first. This includes water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and preparing food.

Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute, then allow it to cool before using.

Please share this post with your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who lives or works in Molalla. We want to make sure everyone gets the message.

The City is working to address the situation and will provide additional information and updates as they become available.

Please take this seriously and help spread the word.

— Scott Keyser
Mayor, City of Molalla