The City of Jackson is proud of its unique Black History and the contributions of our African American residents. On this page, you will learn about the people, places and artifacts that have contributed to the African American experience in Jackson. Additional Info...
Employees of Downtown Jackson businesses no longer have to fret about where they will park when going to work. The City of Jackson has created a special parking lot where downtown business employees can park for free during the day. Read on...
Station No. 2 was reopened in Jan. 2022 to provide quicker response times to the southern areas of the City, along with improving mutual aid assistance to Summit Township Read on...
Families wanting to make sure their children travel safely can take advantage of the Car Seat Inspection Program from the Jackson Fire Department. Firefighters launched the program last year to provide monthly car seat checks for the Jackson area. Read on...
The City is currently looking for residents to fill 28 vacancies on 10 boards and commissions. Applicants may be residents or non-residents of the City of Jackson depending on the opening. Read on...
Last month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a $300,000 Trust Fund Grant for the resurfacing of the MLK Equality Trail from S. West Avenue to the Optimist rest shelter. Read on...
The seasonal newsletter is mailed to every address in the City and is available for pick-up on the First Floor of Jackson City Hall. It can also be viewed online. Read on...
Crews look to make sure the car seat is in proper working order, fastened to the vehicle correctly, and is a safe fit for the child. A limited number of car seat replacements are available for free if the seat is found to be unsafe. Read on...
Jackson residents can now help decide what kind of sculpture should go in the MLK Drive Roundabout. Sculpture proposals are posted on this web page for residents to review and give input. Read on...
People for the Parks and Trails (PPT) worked with the City of Jackson to install lights in Betsy Butterfield Park, Elnora Moorman Plaza, Ganson Street Park, Austin Blair Park and Kiwanis Park. Read on...
By submitting a form through the City website, residents inform the police department about when they will be away so patrol officers keep an extra eye on their home. Read on...
What to do about homelessness, a new social district for Downtown Jackson and board/commission appointments were all discussed at the meeting. Find out what was decided. Read on...
Two rounds of leaf collection were completed on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Crews are now focusing on spot cleanups across the City of Jackson. Additional Info...
While Loomis Park outside the center is still under construction, a new barrier-free walkway has been installed to connect the recreation center to the parking lot off Edgewood Street. Read on...
In a project that spanned several months, JTV technicians replaced outdated camera and audio equipment in the City Council Chambers with new equipment for improved broadcasts. Read on...
The Jackson Police Department’s Group Violence Intervention Strategy (also called GVI) is getting off the ground with the hiring of Cheryl Ragland, the City’s first GVI Coordinator. Read on...
City administration plans to use the funds on lead service line replacements, new water mains, and improvements to the water treatment and wastewater systems. Read on...
Jackson is one of eight cities nationwide to receive a federal Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. The grant is being used to plan the redevelopment of the Jackson Housing Commission’s Reed Manor property, which includes 292 units of low-income housing. Read on...
W. North Street will be closed to traffic from Thursday, Sept. 29 to Friday, Oct. 7 so crews can safely and efficiently install a sewer system for a new business. Read on...
By using the new web feature, residents can view an interactive map that displays all 28 City of Jackson public parks and four dedicated pedestrian trails. Read on...
S. West Avenue between Carlton Boulevard and W. Michigan Avenue was closed from mid-April to Sept. for a water main and lead service line replacement project. Read on...
Greenwood Avenue reopened to traffic on Tuesday, Aug. 30 after being shut down since early June. Prior to the construction project, this 1 mile section of Greenwood was in a deteriorating condition with numbers potholes and uneven sidewalks. Read on...
S. Wisner Street will be closed in both directions from W. Michigan Avenue to W. Franklin Street the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 13. W. Washington Avenue from S. Bowen to S. Thompson streets will also be impacted by the closure. Read on...
The City's Parks and Recreation Department says the funds will be used to reconstruct the MLK Equality Trail from W. Prospect Street to S. West Avenue, which is a 0.6 mile portion of the pathway. Read on...
If you received a new voter information card in the mail recently, you're not alone! The City of Jackson Clerk's Office is mailing out updated voter information cards to all registered voters. Read on...
The City is installing 62 LED lights along the trail from W. Prospect Street to Weatherwax Drive. Once the new installations are complete, the entire length of the 3.7 mile trail will have lighting. Read on...
If you’ve driven around Jackson lately, you’ve likely noticed a lot of street closures. This is the result of an active construction season, which is seeing bridge replacements, water infrastructure upgrades, and improved street surfaces. Read on...
The water park will be open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 20. The cost is $5 per person or 10 swim passes for $40. Extended daily hours are likely to be announced later this summer. Read on...
Starting July 1, 2022, the City of Jackson Community Development Department is moving to a three year cycle for conducting Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property (NOORP) housing inspections. Read on...
Construction at the Boos Recreation Center is moving Active Aging programs from the center to Northeast Elementary School from June 28 to July 18. Additional Info...
Some Jackson drivers are putting construction workers and other drivers in danger by daringly ignoring road closed signs in construction zones. Read on...
Jackson youth looking for something to do this summer have plenty of opportunities thanks to the City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department. Read on...
Residents are welcome to "chill out" at the MLK Center during regular program hours, which is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center is located at 1107 Adrian St. Read on...
Beyond fresh fruits and vegetables, the market offers a wide variety of local products, such as flowers, plants, artwork, baked goods, soap and much more! Read on...
Residents looking to get active this spring and summer have several opportunities thanks to a new program organized by the City of Jackson and AARP Jackson. Read on...
The plan is focused on redeveloping the Jackson Housing Commission’s Reed Manor location and envisioning new housing opportunities in the Downtown Jackson area. Read on...
Jackson College, in cooperation with the City of Jackson, will offer courses leading to an entrepreneurship certificate, a 19-credit credential that may be completed in three semesters at Jackson's Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. Read on...
S. Elm Avenue between E. Michigan Avenue and TenEyck Street will be closed by the City of Jackson from Wednesday, June 1 to Friday, June 3 for crews to complete the installation of a storm sewer for the redevelopment of a nearby property. Read on...
New street lights, an affordable housing development, and expanding an improvement authority were all discussed at the meeting. Find out what was decided. Read on...
Prior to its replacement, the bridge over the Grand River was in a rapidly deteriorating condition and needed a full replacement to allow for continued safe passage.? Read on...
The Racial Equity Commission is a group of residents appointed by the Jackson City Council to review City policies and ensure racial equity is a core element of City government. Read on...
The need for a new county jail, a city department name change, and a reduction in property taxes were discussed at the meeting. Find out what was decided. Read on...
After a two year pause, law enforcement agencies from across Jackson County will once again gather in Downtown Jackson to honor those killed in the line of duty. Read on...
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) is a City of Jackson commission that works with residents to empower and promote a diverse, inclusive and equitable city. Read on...
You have until Friday, May 6 to remove winter or holiday decorations from grave sites. Following May 6, they will be removed by cemetery staff. Read on...
S. Wisner Street between Oakdale Avenue and W. High Street, along with W. High Street between S. Wisner Street and S. Bowen Street will be closed to traffic from Monday, April 25 to Wednesday, April 27 for this repair. Read on...
New lighting on the City's main pedestrian trail, improvements to a fire station, and summer events were considered at the meeting. Find out what was decided. Read on...
A male caller advised they were Sergeant Pete or Officer Pete from the Jackson Police Department. The male caller attempted to solicit personal identifying information. Read on...
There’s a “cool” new business in Downtown Jackson that is ready to provide relief from climbing temperatures this spring. RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream Co. at 135 E. Michigan Avenue is the latest confection of Robert and Yvette Wilkie. Read on...
People for the Parks and Trails is a new non-profit organization that's dedicated to improving Jackson's public parks through fundraising and volunteer projects. Read on...
A developer is planning a $27.2 million investment to rehab the 10 story building to include 91 apartments, along with event and commercial space on the first two floors. The market-rate apartments will be a mix of studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units. Read on...
Selling the Hayes Hotel property, a trail improvement project and community gardens were all considered at tonight's meeting. Find out what was decided. Read on...
With a dramatic increase in fire deaths over the past year in Michigan, the Jackson Fire Department wants to keep residents safe by providing free smoke detectors. Read on...
The community kitchen will be available for residents needing a space to start and operate a small food-based business. The kitchen will also be used as a job training center to prepare residents for careers in the food industry. Read on...
They’re marketed as “flushable wipes”, but flushing these products could cause major toilet trouble for you and your neighbors. In recent years, DPW crews have responded to a surge of sewer backups caused by personal care and cleaning wipes. Read on...
The Greenwood will be comprised of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. All units will be energy-efficient and have modern amenities. Developers say the apartments will be income-based and affordable to Jackson’s young professionals, workforce and families. Read on...
The Jackson Fire Department is training using a new battery-powered extrication tool or "jaws of life". Firefighters say this new equipment is much more reliable, quieter, and quicker to use in an emergency. Read on...
The City of Jackson is proud of its unique Black History and the contributions of our African American residents. On this web page, you will learn about the people, places and objects that have contributed to the African American experience in Jackson. Additional Info...
Jackson School of the Arts is partnering with the City of Jackson to bring art and dance classes to youth at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center this winter and spring. Read on...
The Jackson Housing Commission, in partnership with the City of Jackson, was awarded a $450,000 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant for the Downtown Jackson neighborhood. Jackson was one of 8 communities nationwide that received the CNI grant in 2021. 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 of Jackson and Jackson Pride Center are coming together for a LGBTQ Forum that recognizes the fifth anniversary of the City's Non-Discrimination Ordinance. Read on...
After a flurry of submissions and votes, five snow plows have been officially bestowed with unique Jackson-centric names! The results are sliding in from an online survey that had Jackson residents pondering 10 names. Read on...
City staff have noticed an increase in people using the park as a dumping ground for trash and yard waste, along with drivers damaging lawns by taking vehicles off streets. Read on...
Hiring recruits and sponsoring their training is an ongoing strategy from the Jackson Police Department to overcome staffing and recruitment and staffing challenges. Read on...
In their annual video message, the Jackson City Council wishes residents a great holiday season and thanks them for all that was accomplished this year. Read on...
The Dept. of Public Works completed the second and final round of leaf collection in all sections on Thursday, Dec. 9. Crews will do spot cleanups starting Friday, Dec. 10 and will continue over the next week if weather permits. Read on...
City Councilmember Karen Bunnell organized the meeting for residents to get updates on police activity in the neighborhood, drug abuse prevention, and housing initiatives. Read on...
Now that the ordinance has been approved, an Affordable Housing Development Board will be established to oversee affordable housing programs in the City. Read on...
Affordable housing efforts, Juneteenth as a City holiday, and enlarging a park were all considered by the City Council. Find out what was decided at the meeting. Read on...
City administration is making plans to remove representations of the former seal, following a 6 to 1 vote to replace it from the Jackson City Council at their Tuesday, Nov. 9 meeting. Read on...
By visiting cityofjackson.org/arp, residents will see a full breakdown of how the City is using its $31,444,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Read on...
By visiting cityofjackson.org/liningupjackson, residents can learn everything they need to know about lead line replacements. This website features education on why the changes are happening, replacement progress, and upcoming construction schedules. Read on...
The City sold its 100th vacant side lot to Janet Boyd on Greenwood Avenue. The lot sale is a milestone for the City-Owned Property Sales Program, which has been increasing efforts to sell city-owned vacant lots and properties. Read on...
Councilmember Arlene Robinson organized the meeting for residents to learn about the new Group Violence Intervention program and the recently-formed Racial Equity Commission. Read on...
This construction project is happening to reduce the amount of streets the City has to maintain, along with providing more space between vehicle traffic and pedestrian trails in the park. Read on...
The meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14 will feature information on the W. Washington Avenue two-way conversion, updates on City ordinances, and a presentation from the Racial Equity Commission. Read on...
Councilmember Dancy is holding the meeting at the Boos Center on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. There will be discussions on efforts to reduce gun violence, leaf collection, and the Racial Equity Commission. Read on...
Hydrant flushing started Monday, Sept. 27 and will take place through Tuesday, Oct. 12 all over the City of Jackson and bordering township areas. Read on...
The commission will consist of a five-member that will advise the City’s Director of Police and Fire Services on community relations, policies, training, hiring and other programming. Read on...
With the sale of vacant commercial property on N. West Avenue, Optimist Park will get long-awaited investment with a new playground, basketball court and landscaping. Read on...
The planned four-story development will feature 45 apartments, comprised of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, with space for some retail opportunities. It will be constructed on a vacant lot owned by the City of Jackson on N. Blackstone Street. Read on...
