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Posted on: May 9, 2022

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2021 Water Report

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Jackson City Council Meeting Update (2)

Jackson City Council Meeting Aug. 9, 2022

Posted on: August 9, 2022
New construction in City of Jackson July 2022

City of Jackson now selling vacant lots for new home construction

Posted on: July 28, 2022
Tree blocking street

City crews working to remove large number of downed trees following storm

Posted on: August 4, 2022
Nixon Water Park 2019

Nixon Water Park expands swim hours for more summer fun

Posted on: July 19, 2022
MLK Equality Trail in Jackson July 2022

City receives State funds to rebuild section of MLK Equality Trail

Posted on: July 12, 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
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Bright Walls Mural Festival plans grand finale

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
Road closed sign

Police to drivers: Don't ignore road closed signs!

Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Fireworks rules in the City of Jackson for summer holidays

Posted on: May 26, 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
Greenwood Avenue construction begins

Greenwood Avenue construction project underway

Posted on: June 8, 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
road closed sign

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
Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial 2019

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

Posted on: April 29, 2022
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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
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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
road closed sign

S. West Avenue closing for water infrastructure improvements

Posted on: April 12, 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
Jackson street bridge

Bridge work starts construction season in Jackson

Posted on: March 11, 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
Corner of Maplewood and Birchwood

Streets in Ella Sharp Park closing for winter due to illegal activity and clearing efforts

Posted on: January 25, 2022
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE (1)

Jackson City Council Jan. 25, 2022 Meeting

Posted on: January 25, 2022
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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
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Make a difference in Jackson by serving on a City board or commission

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
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2021 holiday message from the Jackson City Council

Posted on: December 17, 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
Lining Up Jackson IMAGE

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
Will Forgrave, Ward 6

City Councilmember Will Forgrave holding neighborhood meeting for Sixth Ward on Wednesday, Sept. 15

Posted on: September 9, 2021
Hayes Hotel Aug 2021

City of Jackson working with Anchor Initiative to redevelop the Hayes Hotel property

Posted on: August 31, 2021
Jackson police recruitsjpg

Jackson Police Dept. launches new recruit program

Posted on: August 26, 2021
Downtown Jackson June 2021

$1.5 million going to gun violence prevention program in Jackson

Posted on: August 18, 2021
Deputy Chief Sergio Garcia 1

Jackson welcomes Sergio Garcia as new Deputy Chief of Police

Posted on: August 19, 2021
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Work to replace traffic signals on N. Wisner Street underway

Posted on: August 17, 2021
Jackson City Council MEETING UPDATE

Jackson City Council Aug. 17, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: August 17, 2021
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Railroad crossings in Jackson shutting down for maintenance

Posted on: August 5, 2021
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W. Franklin Street closing to traffic for home construction

Posted on: August 13, 2021
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Have your say on what the new official City Seal will look like

Posted on: August 11, 2021
road closed sign

S. West Ave. closed to traffic for construction

Posted on: August 5, 2021
Jackson Recreation Centers Graphic

Recreation centers open to residents without power and water on Friday, Aug. 13

Posted on: August 13, 2021
Jackson City Council meeting 7-13-21

Jackson City Council Aug. 10 meeting canceled, rescheduled to Aug. 17

Posted on: August 10, 2021
City of Jackson mask policy graphic

New mask requirement for all City of Jackson facilities

Posted on: August 9, 2021
Ward 2 canceled

MEETING UPDATE: Ward 2 neighborhood meeting canceled

Posted on: August 2, 2021
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Election results for Aug. 3 Mayoral Primary Election

Posted on: August 2, 2021
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New resident group formed to volunteer in Jackson parks

Posted on: July 8, 2021
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Jackson moving forward with redesigning official City Seal

Posted on: June 30, 2021
Downtown skyline looking east in the summer

MEETING UPDATE: July 27 community meeting canceled

Posted on: July 2, 2021
Jackson City Council meeting 7-13-21

Jackson City Council July 13 Meeting

Posted on: July 13, 2021
Downtown Jackson June 2021

City convening Construction Board of Appeals

Posted on: July 8, 2021
7-6 ARP mtg slide

July 6th community meeting on using COVID-19 relief funds

Posted on: July 6, 2021
Feb. 25 2020 meeting

In-person City Council meetings resume

Posted on: July 13, 2021
Jackson dog park ribbon cutting

Woof! Jackson's first dog park now open!

Posted on: June 28, 2021
Downtown Jackson June 2021

COVID-19 Local State of Emergency ending in Jackson on Thursday, July 1

Posted on: June 30, 2021
Ward 2- Councilmember Freddie Dancy

Councilmember Dancy holding neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Second Ward

Posted on: June 24, 2021
Police Dept. building June 2021

Jackson Police Dept. lobby closing to public during front entrance construction

Posted on: June 23, 2021
Nixon Water Park

Explanation of Nixon Water Park closure in summer 2021

Posted on: June 18, 2021
Downtown Jackson June 2021

Jackson has most energy-efficient buildings for a small city in nation!

Posted on: June 16, 2021
Summer Newsletter Graphic

Summer Newsletter Now Available!

Posted on: June 7, 2021
Fire fighters

Three Jackson firefighters retire after 25 years of service

Posted on: June 7, 2021
2020 Water Report

2020 Water Quality Report being mailed to homes

Posted on: June 8, 2021
Jackson City Council 6-8-21 meeting

Jackson City Council June 8 Meeting

Posted on: June 8, 2021
Lead line replacements

Hearing planned as City seeks $3 million from State for lead service line replacements

Posted on: June 3, 2021
Payge Lindow and Jacob Inosencio from Grow Jackson

New community gardens bringing fresh produce to neighborhoods

Posted on: June 3, 2021
Napoletano family with house

Habitat for Humanity making impact in Jackson neighborhoods

Posted on: June 2, 2021
Deborah Davis receives a COVID-19 vaccination

Vaccine clinic at MLK Center gives 1,112 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2 months

Posted on: May 28, 2021
MLK Corridor

MLK Corridor Improvement Authority holds first official meeting

Posted on: May 26, 2021
Albert Kahn Apartments

New affordable housing complex opens in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: May 18, 2021
Jackson City Council May 25, 2021 meeting

Jackson City Council May 25, 2021 virtual meeting

Posted on: May 25, 2021
Will Forgrave, Ward 6

Councilmember Will Forgrave holds neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Sixth Ward

Posted on: May 17, 2021
Elmdale Trail under construction

New trail under construction in Jackson to increase pedestrian access, create safe walks to school

Posted on: May 13, 2021
Budget workshop meeting

Jackson City Council holds Virtual Budget Workshop

Posted on: May 11, 2021
Jackson City Council May 11 virtual meeting

Jackson City Council May 11, 2021 Virtual Meeting

Posted on: May 11, 2021
Nixon Skate Park May 2021

Nixon Skate Park reopens for skateboarding fun

Posted on: May 7, 2021
Laura Dwyer Schlecte, Ward 4

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

Posted on: May 6, 2021
Long grass in Jackson

City asks residents to be aware of grass cutting rules

Posted on: May 6, 2021
pile of garbage

Spring Cleanup Events planned for Jackson residents

Posted on: May 4, 2021
Michigan Ave in Downtown Jackson

Social district created for Downtown Jackson to help businesses and customers during pandemic

Posted on: April 28, 2021
Jackson City Council 4-27-21 virtual meeting

Jackson City Council April 27, 2021 virtual meeting

Posted on: April 27, 2021
Groundbreaking

Bark! Construction on Jackson's first dog park begins with groundbreaking

Posted on: April 23, 2021
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Races set for Mayor and City Council races in 2021 elections

Posted on: April 22, 2021
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Human Relations Commission releases statement on George Floyd murder verdict

Posted on: April 22, 2021
Morrell St.

Street construction season starts with projects on Morrell and Clinton

Posted on: April 21, 2021
Ward 2- Councilmember Freddie Dancy

Councilmember Dancy hosts virtual neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Second Ward

Posted on: April 20, 2021
Spring Newsletter Graphic

Spring Newsletter Now Available!

Posted on: April 15, 2021
Jackson hydrant flushing

Spring Hydrant Flushing Program underway

Posted on: April 15, 2021
Jackson City Council Meeting April 13 2021

Jackson City Council April 13 Virtual Meeting

Posted on: April 13, 2021
Our Town event on 3-2-21

Our Town program serves 42,000 free meals, gives $420,000 to local businesses in 10 weeks

Posted on: April 9, 2021
white fence

Installing a fence? City launches new web page for fence permit information

Posted on: April 7, 2021
Racial Equity Commission

Racial Equity Commission holds first virtual public meeting

Posted on: April 1, 2021
Jackson transgender flag 2

Transgender Pride Flag flying in Downtown Jackson for International Transgender Day of Visibility

Posted on: March 31, 2021
A voting yard sign that says "vote here" with an arrow pointing to the left.

Deadline to file paperwork to run in 2021 City Elections is Tuesday, April 20

Posted on: March 29, 2021
HRC logo

Human Relations Commission releases Anti-Hate statement on Asian American Issues

Posted on: March 25, 2021
Jackson City Council 3-23-20 meeting

Jackson City Council March 23 Virtual Meeting

Posted on: March 23, 2021
Income Tax Image

City of Jackson 2020 Income Tax Return due date extended

Posted on: March 23, 2021
Mayor Dobies 2021 State of the City

Watch the 2021 State of the City Address from Mayor Derek Dobies

Posted on: March 17, 2021
Vaccine town hall

Human Relations Commission hosts Virtual Vaccine Town Hall

Posted on: March 15, 2021
road closed sign

Section of Lansing Ave. closing to traffic for tree removals on Monday, March 15

Posted on: March 12, 2021
2020 Annual Report

See the City of Jackson 2020 Annual Report

Posted on: March 10, 2021
For Rent sign in Jackson

Jackson City Council passes Fair Chance Housing Ordinance

Posted on: March 10, 2021
Jackson City Council Meeting 3-9-21

Jackson City Council March 9, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: March 9, 2021
Deborah Davis receives a COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccines available at MLK Center

Posted on: March 8, 2021
Our Town event on 3-2-21

Our Town Meal Program serves 18,100 meals, gives $200K to local businesses in first 5 weeks

Posted on: March 4, 2021
City Property Sales promotional graphic

Learn how to buy City-owned vacant lots and homes

Posted on: March 1, 2021
Youth Council March 2021

Jackson Youth Council holds first virtual meeting

Posted on: March 2, 2021
Jackson City Council 2-23-21 meeting

Jackson City Council Feb. 23, 2021 meeting

Posted on: February 23, 2021
new email

New email address created for residents to submit comments for City Council meetings

Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Efforts continue to help residents with unpaid water bills

Posted on: February 16, 2021
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Jackson City Council Feb. 9, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: February 9, 2021
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Open position on the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Posted on: February 4, 2021
Black History Month 2021 graphic

City and Ella Sharp Museum collaborate on Black History Month Celebration

Posted on: January 27, 2021
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Our Town Meal Distribution Program: How to get free meals

Posted on: January 27, 2021
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Youth basketball program postponed to summer 2021

Posted on: January 26, 2021
Jackson City Council 1-26-21 meeting

Jackson City Council Jan. 26, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: January 26, 2021
Housing

Help available for Jackson residents facing foreclosure

Posted on: January 21, 2021
MEAL DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

City and Consumers Energy announce program to support local restaurants, provide meals to community

Posted on: January 19, 2021
Millennium Clock Tower in Downtown Jackson

Millennium Clock Tower tolls 188 times to remember residents lost to COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on: January 19, 2021
Jackson City Council 1-12-21 Virtual Meeting Still

Jackson City Council Jan. 12, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: January 12, 2021
Winter newsletter still

City of Jackson Winter Newsletter Now Available

Posted on: January 11, 2021
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Jackson City Council Meeting Jan. 5, 2021

Posted on: January 5, 2021
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Woof! City of Jackson announces creation of new dog park

Posted on: December 18, 2020
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Latest information on COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson County

Posted on: December 17, 2020
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Jackson School of the Arts moving downtown following purchase of City-owned property

Posted on: December 9, 2020
Leaf vacuum machine and leaf pile

UPDATE: Leaf collection completed

Posted on: October 13, 2020
Jackson City Council virtual meeting 12-8-20

Jackson City Council Meeting Dec. 8, 2020

Posted on: December 8, 2020
Fire training in Dec. 2020

Jackson firefighters train to keep rescue skills sharp

Posted on: December 3, 2020
United Way food distribution

1 million pounds of food distributed in community COVID-19 response

Posted on: November 23, 2020
11-24-20 City Council meeting

Jackson City Council Nov. 24, 2020 meeting

Posted on: November 24, 2020
Interior of new DPW operations center

See inside the new Dept. of Public Works Operations Center

Posted on: November 13, 2020
11-10-20 City Council meeting

Jackson City Council Meeting Nov. 10, 2020

Posted on: November 10, 2020
Anti-slavery historical marker in Bucky Harris Park

New historical marker honors Jackson's anti-slavery history

Posted on: October 30, 2020
MLK Drive in Jackson

Jackson City Council officially creates MLK Corridor Improvement Authority

Posted on: October 28, 2020
Proposed new playground at Loomis Park

Improvements planned for Loomis Park & Boos Community Center

Posted on: September 23, 2020
Ballot proposals approved

Two City Charter amendments approved by Jackson voters in Nov. election

Posted on: November 4, 2020
Jackson City Council 10-27-20 meeting

Jackson City Council Oct. 27, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: October 27, 2020
HRC logo

Human Relations Commission releases election civility statement

Posted on: October 23, 2020
MLK Center ribbon cutting

Completion of MLK Center renovation project celebrated with ribbon cutting event

Posted on: October 23, 2020
City Hall Oct. 2020

City of Jackson receives award for financial reporting

Posted on: October 21, 2020
Hand filling out an absentee ballot

How to vote using an absentee ballot in the City of Jackson

Posted on: September 11, 2020
Take Me Home Program logo

New program helps police department identify missing people with communication difficulties

Posted on: October 20, 2020
Bikers and runners on the MMLK Equality Trail

City receives State grant to provide lighting on MLK Equality Trail

Posted on: October 14, 2020
City Council meeting in MLK Center pavilion.

Jackson City Council Meeting Oct. 13, 2020

Posted on: October 13, 2020
Census sign

Be counted! Respond to the U.S. Census

Posted on: September 9, 2020
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Fall Hydrant Flushing Program begins Sept. 21

Posted on: September 11, 2020
Jackson racial equity efforts graphic

City Council creates Racial Equity Commission, Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Posted on: September 9, 2020
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Jackson City Council Sept. 8, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: September 8, 2020
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Fall 2020 Newsletter now available!

Posted on: September 4, 2020
Storm drain

Protect waterways: How to be storm drain savvy

Posted on: August 31, 2020
Pavement on Durand St.

Neighborhood street resurfacing project continues this fall

Posted on: August 31, 2020
tap water

City proposes using more federal funds to help residents with unpaid water bills

Posted on: August 20, 2020
No smoking in Jackson parks graphic

Smoking ban in Jackson parks and cemeteries begins

Posted on: August 14, 2020
Jonathan Greene headshot 2020

Jonathan Greene is Jackson's new City Manager

Posted on: August 12, 2020
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Jackson City Council Aug. 11 Meeting

Posted on: August 11, 2020
A block of buildings on MLK Drive in Jackson

Learn about the proposed MLK Corridor Improvement Authority

Posted on: July 6, 2020
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Bucky Harris Park recognized by National Park Service for Underground Railroad History

Posted on: August 7, 2020
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Summer 2020 City of Jackson Newsletter now available!

Posted on: July 27, 2020
HRC logo

Human Relations Commission looking for new members

Posted on: July 29, 2020
Where to not place election signs

Reminder: Do not place election signs on City property or along streets

Posted on: July 28, 2020
City Property Sales promotional graphic

New website launched for City property sales

Posted on: July 27, 2020
Workers at the Boos Center

Response fund distributes 170k pounds of food, 132k basic need items with help from City of Jackson

Posted on: July 9, 2020
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Jackson City Hall reopens to the public following COVID-19 closure

Posted on: July 8, 2020
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Learn about the City's fireworks laws ahead of Independence Day

Posted on: June 29, 2020
E. High Street mural

Racism declared a public health crisis in Jackson

Posted on: June 17, 2020
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Jackson City Council April 14, 2020 meeting

Posted on: April 14, 2020
Jackson City Hall with American flag

City of Jackson receiving $700,000 from federal government for COVID-19 response

Posted on: April 3, 2020
Lend a helping hand with JCAN

Jackson unites to meet community needs during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on: April 3, 2020
New fire truck in Jackson

City of Jackson and Summit Township firefighters join forces to fight Coronavirus

Posted on: March 25, 2020
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City responds to Governor's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order

Posted on: March 24, 2020
Council 3-23-20 meeting

City Council votes to extend Local State of Emergency

Posted on: March 23, 2020