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Posted on: December 17, 2021

2021 holiday message from the Jackson City Council

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Happy holidays from the City of Jackson! 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.


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Black History Month 2023

Celebrating Black History in Jackson

Posted on: February 2, 2023
Hayes Hotel Jan. 2023

Developer plans fall 2023 start for Hayes Hotel renovation project

Posted on: January 25, 2023
Parking Lot 9A in Downtown Jackson

City creates new parking lot for Downtown Jackson workers

Posted on: January 18, 2023
Fire station no. 2 with fire truck out in front

Fire Station No. 2 back open for service after renovation project

Posted on: January 13, 2023
Salta and plow trucks on a snowy road in jackson

Responding to winter weather in Jackson

Posted on: December 13, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (6)

Jackson City Council Jan. 24, 2023 meeting

Posted on: January 24, 2023
Car seat inspection program

Firefighters set 2023 car seat inspection schedule

Posted on: January 10, 2023
City Hall with flag

Make a difference in Jackson by serving on a City board or commission

Posted on: January 10, 2023
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (6)

Jackson City Council Jan. 10, 2023 meeting

Posted on: January 10, 2023
MLK Equality Trail in Jackson July 2022

Pedestrian trail reconstruction effort boosted with more State funding

Posted on: January 9, 2023
Winter Newsletter Graphic (1)

Winter 2023 newsletter now available!

Posted on: December 12, 2022
MLKCIA group photo

MLK Corridor Authority working to improve south side neighborhood

Posted on: December 19, 2022
Mayor Daniel Mahoney

Winter 2023 Message from the Mayor

Posted on: December 13, 2022
Public safety personnel with car seats

Keeping kids safe in cars: New car seat inspection program in Jackson

Posted on: December 13, 2022
MLK roundabout

See proposed sculptures for MLK Drive Roundabout and give feedback

Posted on: December 20, 2022
Betsy Butterfield Park

Group lights up neighborhood parks for holiday season

Posted on: December 13, 2022
Homes in Jackson Nov 2022

Protect your home during holiday travel with help from Jackson police

Posted on: November 18, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (6)

Jackson City Council Dec. 20, 2022 meeting

Posted on: December 20, 2022
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How the City of Jackson is helping homeless residents

Posted on: December 15, 2022
Jackson City Council Dec. 13, 2022 meeting

Jackson City Council Dec. 13, 2022 meeting

Posted on: December 13, 2022
Fall 2020 Loose Leaf Collection

Fall 2022 Loose Leaf Collection Program complete!

Posted on: October 12, 2022
Nov. 29 Jackson City Council meeting

Jackson City Council Nov. 29, 2022 meeting

Posted on: November 29, 2022
New walkway outside the Boos Recreation center in late fall

Programs resume at Boos Recreation Center following construction closure

Posted on: November 28, 2022
Houses on Harwood St

Apply for emergency hazard and home rehab loans online

Posted on: November 21, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (6)

Jackson City Council Nov. 15, 2022 meeting

Posted on: November 15, 2022
Jackson City Council Oct. 2022

City Council meeting broadcasts improved through partnership with JTV

Posted on: November 10, 2022
Cheryl Ragland - Edited

City of Jackson launches new Group Violence Intervention Strategy

Posted on: October 28, 2022
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Jackson receives $16.5 million from State for water infastructure improvements

Posted on: November 3, 2022
Choice Neighborhood

Planning Jackson's future: New affordable housing effort in City

Posted on: October 6, 2022
Fall Newsletter Graphic (2)

Fall 2022 newsletter now available!

Posted on: September 26, 2022
Jackson City Council meeting Oct. 25, 2022

Jackson City Council Oct. 25 Meeting

Posted on: October 25, 2022
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W. North Street closing to traffic for sewer connection

Posted on: September 28, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council Sept. 27, 2022 meeting

Posted on: September 27, 2022
New Ella Sharp Park trail in Jackson

Explore Jackson parks and trails with new interactive map

Posted on: September 16, 2022
S. West Ave. construction update

S. West Avenue back open to traffic following construction project

Posted on: April 12, 2022
Greenwood Ave Aug 2022

Greenwood Avenue back open to traffic following construction project

Posted on: June 8, 2022
Wisner and Washington closure in Jackson Sept. 2022

S. Wisner Street closing for urgent sewer repair on Tuesday, Sept. 13

Posted on: September 9, 2022
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New look for City of Jackson water bills

Posted on: August 23, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council Meeting Aug. 9, 2022

Posted on: August 9, 2022
MLK Equality Trail in Jackson July 2022

City receives State funds to rebuild section of MLK Equality Trail

Posted on: July 12, 2022
Nixon Water Park 2019

Nixon Water Park expands swim hours for more summer fun

Posted on: July 19, 2022
Voters 2020 voting

New voter registration cards mailed to City of Jackson residents

Posted on: July 11, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council July 12, 2022 meeting

Posted on: July 12, 2022
Exisiting lighting on MLK Equality Trail July 2022

Light installations on Jackson's main pedestrian trail begin Monday, July 11

Posted on: July 8, 2022
MLK Drive sign

Learn about plans to expand the MLK Corridor Improvement Authority

Posted on: June 29, 2022
S. West Ave construction

Street and bridge construction update

Posted on: June 29, 2022
Nixon Water Park

Nixon Water Park now open for summer 2022 season

Posted on: June 13, 2022
Houses on Harwood St

Changes coming to rental property registry starting July 1

Posted on: June 23, 2022
Active Aging

Active Aging programs moved from Boos Center to Northeast Elementary due to construction

Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Police to drivers: Don't ignore road closed signs!

Posted on: June 23, 2022
Summer Rec (3)

Registration open for summer recreation programs

Posted on: June 17, 2022
Summer Newsletter Graphic (5)

Summer 2022 newsletter now available!

Posted on: June 21, 2022
MLK Center

Cooling center opened at MLK Recreation Center

Posted on: June 13, 2022
Ben Marks at Farmers Market

Farmers market keeping Jackson fresh this summer

Posted on: June 8, 2022
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New program for residents to "Walk, Roll and Stroll" through Jackson parks

Posted on: April 26, 2022
Choice Neighborhood Plan graphic

Jackson residents invited to give input on affordable housing plans

Posted on: June 6, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council June 14, 2022 meeting

Posted on: June 14, 2022
Board and Commissions

Resident opening on City Employee Retirement System Board

Posted on: June 8, 2022
MLK Center

College courses being offered at City's MLK Center this fall

Posted on: May 31, 2022
AAPI tree event

Tree dedicated to recognize AAPI community

Posted on: May 23, 2022
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S. Elm Avenue closing to traffic for sewer construction

Posted on: May 27, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council May 24, 2022 meeting

Posted on: May 24, 2022
E. Washington bridge

E. Washington Avenue now open to traffic following bridge replacement

Posted on: May 24, 2022
Denton Road construction

Denton Road construction project complete

Posted on: May 23, 2022
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New fire truck arrives at Jackson Fire Department

Posted on: May 11, 2022
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How the Racial Equity Commission is making a difference in Jackson

Posted on: May 9, 2022
E. High Street bridge

E. High Street closed for bridge replacement

Posted on: May 6, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council May 10, 2022 meeting

Posted on: May 10, 2022
2021 Water Report

Water Quality report being mailed to Jackson residents

Posted on: May 9, 2022
Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial 2019

Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial returns with in-person event on Wednesday, May 11

Posted on: April 29, 2022
HRC logo

Human Relations Commission releases statement on Patrick Lyoya shooting

Posted on: May 2, 2022
Mt. Evergreen Cemetery

Reminder about removing decorations from cemeteries

Posted on: April 29, 2022
S. Higby Construction

Paving Jackson: See street construction projects planned for 2022

Posted on: April 19, 2022
road closed sign

S. Wisner and W. High closing for water main repair on Monday, April 25

Posted on: April 22, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council April 19, 2022 meeting

Posted on: April 19, 2022
Jackson Police Dept Patrol Car Sept. 2021

Phone scam warning from Jackson Police Department

Posted on: April 12, 2022
Robert and Yvette Wilkie

Downtown Delights: Sweet success for Jackson business expanding to downtown ice cream shop

Posted on: April 11, 2022
trail cleanup

New resident group making impact in City parks and trails

Posted on: April 11, 2022
Spring Newsletter Graphic (1)

Spring 2022 Newsletter now available!

Posted on: September 23, 2021
Hayes Hotel building April 2022

City Council approves sale of Hayes Hotel property

Posted on: April 5, 2022
Denton Road

Construction on Denton Road in Cascades area underway

Posted on: April 5, 2022
Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council April 5, 2022 meeting

Posted on: April 5, 2022
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Free smoke detectors offered by Jackson Fire Department

Posted on: April 4, 2022
Houses on Harwood St

First meeting of Affordable Housing Development Board happening Tuesday, April 5

Posted on: March 30, 2022
Spring-Summer Rec

Spring-Summer 2022 recreation programs planned in Jackson!

Posted on: March 24, 2022
New Jackson City Hall sign

City Council votes to create new ward lines

Posted on: March 22, 2022
2021 Annual Report

See the 2021 City of Jackson Annual Report

Posted on: March 22, 2022
Masonic Temple property in Jackson

Jackson plans new community kitchen and job training center in Masonic Temple building

Posted on: March 22, 2022
Jackson City Council March 22, 2022 meeting

Jackson City Council March 22, 2022 meeting

Posted on: March 22, 2022
2022 State of the City Address

Watch the 2022 State of the City Address

Posted on: February 28, 2022
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City to residents: Please don't flush wipes down toilets!

Posted on: March 10, 2022
The Greenwood proposed rendering

New workforce housing development planned in Jackson neighborhood

Posted on: March 9, 2022
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council March 8, 2022 meeting

Posted on: March 8, 2022
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Jackson firefighters train using new battery-powered 'jaws of life'

Posted on: March 1, 2022
Boos Recreation Center

Hearing planned for Boos Recreation Center improvements

Posted on: February 28, 2022
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Celebrating Black History in Jackson

Posted on: February 23, 2022
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Jackson School of the Arts programs being offered at the MLK Center

Posted on: February 17, 2022
Reed Manor

Jackson receives grant to plan housing improvements in downtown neighborhood

Posted on: February 16, 2022
City salt truck on a snowy road in Jackson

What you should know about street clearing efforts in Jackson

Posted on: January 6, 2022
City Skyline Winter 1

Happy 165th Birthday to the City of Jackson

Posted on: February 14, 2022
Frank Miller

Remembering Lt. Frank Miller

Posted on: February 7, 2022
LGBTQ Pride Flag in Jackson

LGBTQ Forum planned to recognize 5th anniversary of NDO passage

Posted on: January 31, 2022
Jackson snow plow

Jackson snow plows named by residents in online survey

Posted on: January 14, 2022
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Jan. 25, 2022 Meeting

Posted on: January 25, 2022
road closed sign

S. West Avenue closing on Thursday, Jan. 27 for tree removal

Posted on: January 25, 2022
S. Higby Construction

How we're fixing the roads

Posted on: January 11, 2022
Art class

School of the Arts now creating in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: January 11, 2022
Winter Newsletter Graphic

Winter 2022 Newsletter now available!

Posted on: September 23, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Jan. 11, 2022 meeting

Posted on: January 11, 2022
Ella Sharp Park damage

City asks for resident help in reporting illegal activity in Ella Sharp Park

Posted on: January 7, 2022
Three JPD recruits Jan 2021

Police recruits starting training at police academy

Posted on: January 6, 2022
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Jackson firefighters distribute free coats to kids in need

Posted on: January 6, 2022
Racial Equity Commission

Racial Equity Commission looking for new members

Posted on: December 9, 2021
Fall 2020 Loose Leaf Collection

Fall 2021 Loose Leaf Collection complete

Posted on: October 14, 2021
Karen Bunnell

Neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Fifth Ward happening on Wednesday, Dec. 15

Posted on: December 13, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Dec. 7, 2021 meeting

Posted on: December 7, 2021
Mayor Daniel Mahoney

Jackson Mayor and City Councilmembers begin new terms with Swearing-In Ceremony

Posted on: December 1, 2021
Houses on Harwood St

City Council dedicates $4.5 million to affordable housing initiatives

Posted on: November 23, 2021
Jackson City Council Meeting 11-23-21

Jackson City Council Nov. 23 Meeting

Posted on: November 23, 2021
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New official City Seal adopted for Jackson

Posted on: November 10, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Nov. 9, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: November 9, 2021
City Hall with flag

Follow Jackson's American Rescue Plan spending on City website

Posted on: October 28, 2021
Daniel Mahoney

City of Jackson welcomes new Mayor, Ward 3 City Councilmember following Nov. election

Posted on: November 4, 2021
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Lining Up Jackson launched to keep residents informed on lead line replacements

Posted on: October 12, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Oct. 26 Meeting

Posted on: October 26, 2021
Janet Boyd standing on her newly acquired lot

City of Jackson celebrates the sale of 100th vacant side lot

Posted on: October 20, 2021
Ward 1- Vice Mayor Councilmember Arlene Robinson

Neighborhood meeting for Jackson's First Ward happening on Monday, Oct. 25

Posted on: October 18, 2021
Harold White Breakfast

Human Relations Commission holds 2021 Harold White Awards event

Posted on: October 13, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Oct. 12, 2021 meeting

Posted on: October 12, 2021
Cascades Construction

Street construction begins in Cascades Park area

Posted on: October 11, 2021
W. Washington conversion

W. Washington Ave. two-way conversion underway

Posted on: October 4, 2021
Laura Dwyer Schlecte, Ward 4

Councilmember Dwyer Schlecte holding neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Fourth Ward

Posted on: October 7, 2021
Ward 2- Councilmember Freddie Dancy

Councilmember Dancy holding neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Second Ward

Posted on: October 6, 2021
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Fall Hydrant Flushing Program

Posted on: September 23, 2021
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Jackson residents honored with new murals in neighborhoods

Posted on: October 1, 2021
Fall Newsletter Graphic (1)

Fall 2021 Newsletter Now Available!

Posted on: September 23, 2021
Jackson Police Dept Patrol Car Sept. 2021

City Council creates new Community Police Oversight Commission

Posted on: September 30, 2021
Optimist Park 1

Jackson park to see new investment following sale of City-owned property

Posted on: September 29, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Sept. 28, 2021 meeting

Posted on: September 28, 2021
Blackstone closed

Water main construction closes N. Blackstone Street in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: September 27, 2021
Horace Blackman Park

Jackson District Library partners with City to provide free Wi-Fi in Blackman Park

Posted on: September 27, 2021
Ella Sharp Park Trail ribbon cutting

New pedestrian trail in Ella Sharp Park celebrated with ribbon cutting event

Posted on: September 13, 2021
Jackson Seal Redesign Concepts

City reveals two design concepts for official City Seal Redesign

Posted on: September 10, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Sept. 14, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: September 14, 2021
Blackstone property 1

New affordable housing complex planned in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: September 15, 2021
Active Aging

New Active Aging Program launches for adult residents

Posted on: September 2, 2021