The City Council Packet as proposed for April 24, 2012 has been posted here.
In accordance with Public Act 278 of 2011, the City of Jackson is making available its' Employee Compensation Plan.
In accordance with Public Act 63 of 2011, the City of Jackson is making available its' Plan to Cooperate, Collaborate and Consolidate Services.
View speeches of first place winners of the 22nd annual Teressa T. Delph Essay/Oratorical Constest at the 4-10-12 City Council Meeting.
The Water Department will begin its' Spring 2012 hydrant flushing on April 23rd. Follow this link for details.
View the 2012 City Council Meeting Schedule
Located at the intersections of I-94 and US-127, Jackson, Michigan is a hard-working, vibrant city with the charm and warmth of a quaint town. From the historic Downtown to the beautiful acres of open parkland that stretch across the city limits, Jackson earns its recognition as one of Michigan’s “Cool Cities”, giving these opportunities to its visitors, and offering even more to its residents.
Jackson is also great place for businesses to call home. It offers a number of incentives to help businesses succeed, and a workforce of highly skilled and productive individuals to assure that success is met.
So whether you’ve come to know it as the Rose City, home of the Cascade Falls or birthplace of the Republican Party, Jackson continues to evolve and develop, making a new name for itself every day.
Listen to Jackson resident Benny Poole's recording of Jackson. We Like It Here.
Have questions or need informatiion concerning the City of Jackson's Charter or Municipal Code of Ordinances.
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1. Carl Breeding
2. Kimberly Jaquish
3. Daniel Greer
4. Laura Schlecte
5. Andrew Frounfelker
6. Derek Dobies
Mayor Martin J. Griffin
The City of Jackson is governed by a "city manager" form of government. It is comprised of six individual wards, each of which is represented by a city council member whom is elected by the residents of that respective ward.
Your ward is determined by the address at which you live, represented by the map to the right. You can stay current with issues affecting each individual ward, and on how your city council member is voting, by clicking on the respective ward section.
You can also pay your Water/Sewer Bill, Property Tax Bill or Parking Ticket by telephone. Call 866-974-8086.
From the Falling Waters Trail to Ella Sharp Park, Jackson is home to a number of beautiful parks and other outdoor activities that help it stand out among the other cities in Michigan. In fact, the largest park in Jackson-Ella Sharp Park-was bequeathed to the city in 1912.
Ella Sharp Park was developed in 1915 from the 562-acre farm of Ella W. Sharp, whom donated it to the city of Jackson after she passed. Between its borders along the Grand River are a challenging 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking trails, Olympic-size swimming pool and many other athletic fields. The acclaimed Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History, which was once Ella's home, gives park-goers a chance to appreciate the beauty of nature up close.
Visit the City of Jackson's Parks and Recreation division to discover more about all the outdoor recreation opportunities Jackson has to offer.
© City of Jackson, 2012
