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State of the City Address happening Wednesday, March 29 at MLK Center

Mayor Daniel Mahoney will deliver his second State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 29. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and is happening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center.

This will be the 6th Annual State of the City event in Jackson. S...

Organizational meeting for Ward 1 Neighborhood Watch happening Thursday, March 30

Residents in Jackson's First Ward have an upcoming opportunity to learn about how they can join forces to keep the area safe and support neighbors. An organizational meeting for the Ward 1 Neighborhood Watch Association is happening Thursday, Mar...

Easter Egg Hunt planned for Jackson kids on Saturday, April 8

Kids in Jackson have an opportunity to hop into some fun this Easter weekend. The City of Jackson is planning a community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. in Horace Blackman Park. 

Families can enjoy free Easter eggs filled with can...

Groundbreaking housing initiatives to bring hundreds of new homes to Jackson

The City of Jackson continues to make progress in the ongoing effort to create more affordable housing options and help homeless residents. At the Tuesday, March 21 meeting, the Jackson City Council approved a package of groundbreaking proposals to provid...

Spring 2023 Newsletter

The spring 2023 edition of the City of Jackson newsletter is now available! 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. 

• Spring ...

Jackson City Council March 21 meeting

Here are highlights of what happened at the March 21, 2023 City Council meeting:

• The City Council approved a substantial package of proposals to address affordable housing and homelessness. The City Council approved the use of $3.3 million in American Resc...

2023 Elections in the City of Jackson

College in the City: Classes at MLK Center offered by Jackson College

The City of Jackson and Jackson College are coming together to break down barriers to a college education. Since last fall, the college has offered entrepreneurship classes at the City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center on the south side of Jackso...

City collaborates with resident group to help homeless in Jackson

Lifelong Jackson resident Tashia Carter says helping Jackson’s homeless has been eyeopening. “There are a lot of people who are one to two paychecks away from being homeless. Jackson residents are struggling in a big way,” said Carter, Residents in Action...

MLK Center and Jackson College Survey

How to report potholes in Jackson

A new page on the City website guides residents on how to best report potholes in Jackson.

Spring 2023 Message from the Mayor

In this issue of the City of Jackson Newsletter, you may have noticed that I also appeared on the front page, smiling as myself and Jackson College President Daniel Phelan unveiled a new sign that honors a partnership with the college to offer classes at ...

2022 City of Jackson Annual Report

Every year, the City Manager's Office compiles an annual report that highlights the functions of City departments and accomplishments of local government. 

The 2022 Annual Report is available to view on the City website. Printed copies ar...

Developer plans fall 2023 start for Hayes Hotel renovation project

After sitting vacant for nearly two decades, a historic building in Downtown Jackson is about to undergo a big transformation. At the Tuesday, Jan. 24 Jackson City Council meeting, developer J. Jeffers & Co. presented an update on how they will renova...

Firefighters set 2023 car seat inspection schedule

Jackson area 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 ...

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Explore Jackson parks and trails with new interactive map

Jackson residents looking to get outside this fall have a new tool to help them navigate local parks and trails. The new City Parks and Trails Interactive Map is now available online by visiting cityofjackson.org/parks. 

By using the new web featu...

Lead service line replacement efforts in Jackson

Over the next 35 years, more than 11,000 lead water service lines will be removed and replaced in the City of Jackson. With such a massive undertaking on the horizon, the City has launched Lining Up Jackson to keep residents in the loop. 

By visit...