Four blocks of MLK Drive between Morrell and Franklin have been completely reconstructed with new pavement, sidewalks, lighting, a new water main, and lead line replacements. Read on...
Two street construction projects, a new roof for the Boos Center, and the sale of a vacant home to a local organization were considered at the meeting. Read on...
Jackson’s anti-slavery history is being honored with a new State of Michigan Historical Marker. The marker, titled “Abolitionists in Jackson”, was unveiled during an outdoor event Friday morning in Bucky Harris Park. Read on...
The main goal of the corridor improvement authority is to promote the redevelopment of the MLK Drive and Prospect Street commercial corridors. A portion of tax dollars from the authority district will be used to revitalize the area. Read on...
An effort to revitalize the MLK Drive corridor, a neighborhood street construction project and a new roundabout were all considered at the meeting. Read on...
The Jackson community celebrated the completion of a $1.9 million renovation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center with an outdoor ribbon cutting Friday morning. Read on...
The City's financial reporting has won the admiration of an international organization for showing transparency and clearly communicating municipal finances. Read on...
The newly-created Take Me Home Program is designed to help missing people with Autism, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Down Syndrome or any other condition that makes it difficult to communicate. Read on...
$300,000 from the DNR Trust Fund Grant is going to the lighting project, which will install lighting on the trail from W. Prospect Street in the City of Jackson to Weatherwax Drive in Summit Township. Read on...
The Jackson City Council recently voted to allocate an additional $121,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds to its Water Shutoff Protection Program and allow low-income renters to apply for assistance. Read on...
High school students who would like to make a difference in their local government are invited to serve on the newly-created Jackson Youth Council. Read on...
If you haven’t completed the Census yet, you should know the deadline is Saturday, Oct. 31. Thankfully, this is something you and your family can do from the safety of your home. Read on...
The flushing activity starts in the southwest section of the City on Monday, Sept. 21 and is set to conclude on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the northeast section. Read on...
Information about voting in the Nov. election, help for unpaid water bills, and street construction is highlighted in this newsletter edition. Read on...
The water that runs off your property into the street storm drain flows straight into the local water system. That’s why it’s important to understand that whatever goes down your storm drain can negatively impact aquatic wildlife and water quality. Read on...
Thompson, Durand and Higby streets between Carlton Boulevard and W. Michigan Avenue will all see improved sidewalks, new sidewalk ramps, repaired curbs and fresh pavement. Read on...
The City is currently working with $125,000 in CARES funds for low-income homeowners with past due bills. This amendment would allocate more funds and expand assistance to low-income renters. Read on...
An addition to the City’s Clean Air Ordinance, which prohibits the use of tobacco products in public parks and cemeteries, went into effect on Friday, Aug. 14. Read on...
Greene was appointed to the position by the Jackson City Council at their Aug. 11 meeting. He had been serving as the Interim City Manager since the Feb. resignation of longtime City Manager Patrick Burtch. Read on...
A new City Manager, racial equity efforts and special assessments. Find out what was decided at the Aug. 11 meeting of the Jackson City Council. Read on...
According to a City ordinance, signs are not allowed to be placed in right of ways or parks. Please only place signs of any kind on private property where you have permission to place them. Read on...
By visiting cityofjackson.org/citypropertysales, residents can see which properties are for sale, review the eligibility process, and learn how to go about purchasing City-owned properties. Read on...
The City of Jackson has seen an increase in residents not paying water bills since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Help is available for those who need assistance paying their bills. Read on...
When a public event is held in a City park, recreation facility or street, it’s essential to go through the approval process to secure a location for the event and protect the safety of the community. Read on...
Changing the City Seal, improving the MLK Drive corridor, and banning smoking in public parks. Find out what was decided at the July 14 City Council meeting. Read on...
Jackson continues to come together to meet community needs during the COVID-19 crisis. One partnership that is making an impact is the collaboration of the City of Jackson and the United Way of Jackson County. Read on...
Drivers going through this area will now be welcomed by a new traffic circle, fresh pavement, new curbs, sidewalk ramps, sidewalks, street lights and traffic signals. Read on...
At its June 16 meeting, the Jackson City Council passed a resolution that allows residents to reduce the amount they owe in fines from the Administrative Hearings Bureau if associated court costs are paid off by July 31, 2020. Read on...
Due to COVID-19 delays, the City of Jackson is extended the deadline to register Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property from July 1 to Sept. 11. Read on...
The City of Jackson worked with residents to paint a mural on the road surface of W. Washington Avenue that says “Black Lives Matter” in bold letters. Read on...
The City of Jackson collaborated with Juneteenth event organizers on a special video message that celebrates the holiday during the era of COVID-19 and discussions about racial equity. Read on...
A resolution that declares racism a public health crisis, Black Lives Matter murals, and increased water rates were all discussed at the meeting. Read on...
The construction project, which will reconstruct three blocks of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and build a roundabout at Morrell Street, is taking place from June 15 to late October. Read on...
Residents can now apply for assistance through the Community Action Agency to receive water shutoff protection, foreclosure prevention and eviction protection. Read on...
The Jackson Police Department had been closed to the public for several months due to COVID-19 concerns. It is reopening with new operating hours and restrictions. Read on...
The reopening of the miniature golf course and golf learning center has been pushed back by one week. Learn more about the City's plan to reopen parks and recreation facilities. Read on...
The City of Jackson is recognizing LGBTQ pride month with a Mayoral Proclamation, video, and flying of the pride flag in Horace Blackman Park. Read on...
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is currently undergoing a $1.9 million remodeling project. The new weight room and exercise area will be named the Alro Steel Weight Room. Read on...
Previously, property owners were notified of the violations and fined $50 for a first offense, and $120 for a second offense. The changes now allow property owners to avoid the first $50 fine if the blight violations are addressed within 14 days. Read on...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the City of Jackson has more Energy Star-certified buildings than any small city in the nation. Read on...
In order to replace the railroad bridges that go over N. Jackson and N. Mechanic streets, Consumers Energy must first upgrade electrical systems underground. Read on...
The park makes use of property surrounding the old McCulloch Elementary School. The name recognizes the importance of workplace safety regulations and honors those who have lost their lives due to workplace accidents. Read on...
Cuts to the City budget, prohibiting smoking in parks, and creating a new public park. Learn about what was approved at the May 26 City Council meeting. Read on...
With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the Jackson community, City of Jackson leaders are taking steps to help residents stay safe in their homes. Read on...
The closure is likely to take place through the end of the month. While the closure is in place, Louis Glick Highway will be closed to through traffic from Wildwood Avenue to Cooper Street. Read on...
Plans call for directing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to water shutoff protection, foreclosure prevention and eviction protection. Read on...
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues to affect the community, Jackson is rising to the challenge and stepping up to help those in need. Read on...
Due to changes made to the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Safe order, the City of Jackson has decided to re-open the Ella Sharp Park Golf Course to golfers on Monday, April 27. Read on...
The Center for Family Health is partnering with the City of Jackson to open a COVID-19 testing site at the MLK Community Center starting Monday, April 27. Read on...
Mayor Derek Dobies has signed a proclamation declaring April 22, 2020 as Administrative Professionals Day to honor Sharon Hasen, who's retiring after 33 years with the City of Jackson as an Administrative Assistant. Read on...
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies have recorded a joint public service announcement (PSA) that urges residents throughout the region to follow Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. Read on...
The first responder parade was organized to show support for the hospital workers and patients battling COVID-19 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. Read on...
This annual activity is moving forward amid the COVI-19 crisis, as it’s important to maintain water quality throughout the rest of the year. Read on...
Gov. Whitmer announced the order will continue until Thursday, April 30. Over the next three weeks, the City will be continuing to follow directives made in the Executive Order and urges residents to do the same. Read on...
Due to the State of Michigan's Stay Safe, Stay Home Executive Order 2020-21 and suspension of non-essential City services, rental housing inspections are suspended until further notice and will be rescheduled in the future. Read on...
The City of Jackson’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic just got a big boost from the federal government. $756,020 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) is on its way to help fund Jackson’s emergency response. Read on...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the important work of the 2020 U.S. Census continues. Thankfully, this is something you and your family can do from the safety of your home. Read on...
Firefighters have agreed to jointly staff a special response unit working out of a reopened fire station. Firefighters assigned to this special unit will primarily respond to known or suspected COVID-19 incidents. Read on...
Over the next three weeks, the City of Jackson will be following directives made in the Executive Order and strongly encourages its residents to do the same. Read on...
With a flurry of information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) going around the community, it’s important for City government to connect residents to accurate information. Read on...
Under this state of emergency, the City will make choices to protect the health of all residents and visitors, with special attention to its most vulnerable residents. Read on...
Appointing an Interim City Manager, confirming a special assessment for a downtown alley, and approving summer events were all big topics at the meeting. Read on...
The City has put together a presentation with the latest information about the efforts to replace lead service lines in Jackson and how much it will cost. Read on...
A presentation on raising water rates, the Consumers Energy lawsuit, and a new medical marijuana dispensary. Here are highlights from the Jackson City Council meeting on Feb. 11, 2020 Read on...
The City of Jackson takes issue with claims about proposed water rate increases that are being propagated by a group of corporations lead by Consumers Energy. Read on...
A contractor that works with the City recently reported an email they received from someone claiming to be from the “City of Jackson Business License Management Division”. Read on...
February is Black History Month! The City of Jackson is recognizing this annual celebration by sharing the history of places important to the African American experience in Jackson. Read on...
When harsh snow and ice strike, crews from the City of Jackson Department of Public Works (DPW) are out in salt and plow trucks helping to make sure streets are safe to use. Read on...
The City is bringing residents a wide range of stories, including the latest on a new restaurant on Jackson's south side and a non-profit making a difference in the community. Read on...
The recently completed its installation of fire pit in Bucky Harris Park, which is located in the heart of downtown at the corner of W. Michigan Avenue and N. Jackson Street. Read on...
The City of Jackson is welcoming a new leader to Downtown Jackson! Cory Mays recently came on board as the Executive Director of the Jackson Downtown Development Authority. Read on...
