Posted on: March 2, 2021
The voice of Jackson’s youth is about to be heard in Jackson City Hall. On Wednesday, March 3 at 10 a.m., the Jackson Youth Council will hold its first virtual public meeting. The council is comprised of nine Jackson high school students appoint...
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Posted on: January 27, 2021
The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is a collaboration of Consumers Energy and the City of Jackson to provide free meals from local restaurants to people in need.
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Posted on: February 23, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Feb. 23, 2021. Here are highlights from the meeting:
- The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a Fair Chance Housing Ordinance for the City. The ordinance would prohibit landlord...
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
There's now an easier email for residents to use for submitting comments to the City Council for citizen comment time and hearings.
The email address comments@cityofjackson.org was created to provide residents with a si...
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City News Stories
Posted on: February 16, 2021
With 2,200 residential water customers severely behind on paying bills, the City of Jackson continues to work with residents on ways they can take care of unpaid water bills. Help is available through various programs using COVID-19 relief funds.
Since th...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 21, 2021
As foreclosures loom for some residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Jackson is allocating more funds to help keep families in their homes. At their Tuesday, Feb. 9 virtual meeting, the Jackson City Council unanimously voted to put an additio...
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Posted on: February 9, 2021
Here are highlights from the Tuesday, Feb. 9 virtual meeting of the Jackson City Council.
- The City Council unanimously voted to allocate an additional $120,000 toward a foreclosure prevention program. The program is administered by the Community ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: February 4, 2021
Jackson residents are invited to apply to serve on the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JBRA).
The JBRA oversees the use of tax increment financing on select properties, such as former industrial and commercial sites, that ne...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 27, 2021
The City of Jackson and Ella Sharp Museum are coming together to tell the stories of Jackson’s African American community for Black History Month 2021! Throughout the month of February, artifacts and displays relating to Black History from Ella ...
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Posted on: January 26, 2021
Here are highlights of what was decided at tonight’s meeting of the Jackson City Council.
-The City Council discussed solutions to flooding concerns in the Cascades area and ways to calm traffic at the intersection of S. West ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 26, 2021
The Youth Basketball League planned for winter 2021 is postponed to the summer 2021 due to the State of Michigan's COVID-19 guidelines regarding contact sports.
If you have already registered, contact the Jackson Recreation Depa...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 19, 2021
NEWS RELEASE FROM CONSUMERS ENERGY FROM 1-19-21:
Consumers Energy and the City of Jackson today announced the start of the Our Town Meal Distribution program, a one-of-a-kind collaboration in Michigan to support local restaurants and provide free...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 19, 2021
The City of Jackson is joined other communities across the country in a nationwide effort to remember lives lost in the COVID-19 pandemic. At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Millennium Clock Tower in Downtown Jackson tolled 188 times to remember the 18...
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
Here are highlights from the Jan. 12, 2021 virtual meeting of the Jackson City Council:
-The City Council approved the sale of a historic train to a museum in Pennsylvania. Locomotive No. 5030, which dates to 1912, has been on display in R.A. Gre...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The Winter 2021 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.
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 5, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a special virtual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5 to discuss an ethics investigation. Here are highlights of what was decided:
-The City Council voted to accept written answers from Councilmember Laura Dwyer Schlecte abou...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 18, 2020
Four-legged furry friends and their two-legged parents will soon have a new park made just for canines to socialize and romp around in. The City of Jackson is announcing the creation of its first-ever dog park! Located at the corner of N. Blackstone and V...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 9, 2020
A vacant historic building in Downtown Jackson will soon be filled with art, dance, theatre and music! At their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Jackson City Council approved a $500,000 offer from the Jackson School of the Arts (JSA) to purchase the former...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 13, 2020
The City of Jackson Department of Public Works (DPW) started the Fall 2020 Loose Leaf Collection Program on Monday, Nov. 2. The DPW is planning two rounds of leaf collection in every section of the City from Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 10. &...
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Posted on: December 8, 2020
Here are highlights from the Dec. 8, 2020 virtual meeting of the Jackson City Council:
-The City Council approved the sale of the former Vermeulen’s Furniture property on W. Cortland Street to the Jackson School of the Arts, a l...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 3, 2020
When they're not putting out fires or responding to emergency calls, firefighters spend lots of time training to keep their skills sharp.
City of Jackson and Summit Township firefighters trained together in early Dec. to make sure they&a...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 23, 2020
JOINT NEWS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY:
Despite the lingering pandemic, an army of local community volunteers, government leaders, businesses, nonprofits and others have distributed an estimated 1,032,300...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Here are highlights of what happened at the Nov. 24, 2020 virtual meeting of the Jackson City Council:
-The City of Jackson is getting its first marijuana business. The City Council approved a marijuana license for Attitude Wellness at 1512 N. We...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 23, 2020
Traffic is moving again through the intersection of MLK Drive and Morrell Street following the completion of a massive construction project!
There's now a new roundabout at the intersection, which includes increased pedestrian access and...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 13, 2020
Department of Public Works (DPW) crews have a new place to launch from when they go out to maintain Jackson's streets and infrastructure!
The new DPW Operations Center was completed earlier this fall on Water Street.
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Posted on: November 10, 2020
Here are highlights from the Nov. 10, 2020 virtual meeting of the Jackson City Council:
-Two street construction projects are taking a step forward following City Council approval. The council voted to advance special assessments for th...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 30, 2020
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.
Bucky Ha...
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Posted on: October 28, 2020
A Jackson neighborhood is set to see big improvements in the coming years. At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted unanimously to officially create the MLK Corridor Improvement Authority.
The main goal of the corridor improvement a...
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Posted on: November 4, 2020
Two changes are being made to the Jackson City Charter after voters overwhelmingly approved two amendments in the Nov. 3 General Election. Here are breakdowns of the two Charter amendments and what they mean for Jackson.
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Posted on: October 27, 2020
The Jackson City Council returned to a virtual format for it Oct. 27 meeting. Here are highlights of what happened at the meeting:
-The City Council voted unanimously to officially create the MLK Corridor Improvement Authority. The auth...
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Posted on: October 23, 2020
The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is calling on the Jackson community to show civility during the Nov. 3 General Election. A statement on election civility was confirmed at the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21. This ...
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Posted on: October 23, 2020
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. The ribbon cutting event, which was attended by local officials and community membe...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 21, 2020
The City of Jackson is getting international recognition for its transparency in financial reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 20, 2020
Realizing a loved one is missing and unable to communicate can be a scary experience for families. A new program launched by the Jackson Police Department will give caregivers peace of mind that their loved one can be quickly identified and safely brought...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 14, 2020
Local walkers, runners and bikers are about to be illuminated by new lighting coming to the City of Jackson’s main pedestrian trail. At their Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting, the Jackson City Council accepted a grant from the Michigan Department of Nat...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 11, 2020
The City of Jackson has seen a large increase in residents voting by absentee ballot during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voters who applied for an absentee ballot in the August Primary Election and indicated they’d like to receive an absentee ballot fo...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 13, 2020
The Jackson City Council had an unusual venue for its Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting. The meeting was held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center pavilion. Due to the ending of Executive Orders on virtual meetings and COVID-19 concerns, the me...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 24, 2020
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. The City of Jackson is now taking applications for positions on the Youth Council.
The 10 member c...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 9, 2020
The City of Jackson is reminding residents to be counted in the 2020 Census.
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 s...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 23, 2020
A popular park and busy community center in an east side neighborhood are about to see big improvements from the City of Jackson.
Loomis Park is the largest public park on Jackson’s east side. At their Sept. 8 meeting, the Jackson City ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 11, 2020
The City of Jackson Department of Public Works (DPW) is conducting its Fall Hydrant Flushing Program starting Monday, Sept. 21. The flushing activity starts in the southwest section of the City and is set to conclude on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the northeast se...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 9, 2020
A new commission and City department has been created to focus on racial equity efforts in the City of Jackson. At their Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to create the Racial Equity Commission and the Department of Diversity, Equit...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 8, 2020
Here are highlights from the Sept. 8, 2020 meeting of the Jackson City Council:
- The City Council unanimously approved the creation of a Racial Equity Commission and a Department of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. The new commission and department will hel...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 31, 2020
You don’t have to live on waterfront property to have direct access to Michigan’s rivers and lakes. The water that runs off your property into the street storm drain flows straight into the local water system. That’...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 31, 2020
Three neighborhood streets on Jackson’s west side with crumbling pavement and outdated sidewalks are getting big overhauls this fall as an ongoing street improvement project continues. Thompson, Durand and Higby streets between Carlton Boulevard...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 20, 2020
With job layoffs and various financial strains, the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many Jackson residents. The City of Jackson believes these tough times are causing residents to fall behind on water bills. Last month, the Utility Billing Divisi...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 14, 2020
Jackson’s parks and cemeteries have gone smoke free. 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.
The ordinanc...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 12, 2020
Jonathan Greene has been a familiar face around Jackson for the last 11 years as he’s worked his way through City government. His latest job has him working on the top floor of Jackson City Hall as the new City Manager.
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
Here are highlights from the Aug. 11 virtual meeting of the Jackson City Council:
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Jonathan Greene to the City Manager position. He had been serving as the Interim City Manager since Feb. Gr...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 6, 2020
A Jackson neighborhood could see big improvements in the coming years. The Jackson City Council will soon consider officially establishing the MLK Corridor Improvement Authority for Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Prospect Street in Jackson’s s...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 7, 2020
A public park in Downtown Jackson is being recognized for its connections to the Underground Railroad. Bucky Harris Park was recently added to the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. It’s a program...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 27, 2020
Learn the latest news from the City of Jackson!
Our City newsletter is mailed out to every home and business in the City once every season.
This summer 2020 issue focuses on how the City and community continues to respond to the COVID-19...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 29, 2020
The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is looking for new members.
The commission is currently looking to fill two vacancies. They are for a commissioner and ex-officio commissioner position. Those interested in applying c...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 28, 2020
With the 2020 elections quickly approaching, you’ve probably seen a lot of election signs around Jackson.
The City has noticed that many of them are inappropriately placed on City property and the "right of way" area, which is...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 20, 2020
The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission is releasing an anti-racism statement. The statement was confirmed at the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, July 15. This is the full statement:
“We, the members of the City of J...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 20, 2020
The City of Jackson is reminding residents and event organizers of the importance of following special event procedures. When a public event is held in a City park, recreation facility or street, it’s essential to go through the approval process...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 9, 2020
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.
This time of the year, the Boos Com...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 8, 2020
After a COVID-19 closure that’s lasted nearly four months, Jackson City Hall officially reopened to the public on Wednesday, July 8.
Reopening City Hall comes with the following safety measures to protect public health:
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 2, 2020
The year-long construction project to repave Greenwood Avenue from Mason to Morrell and build a traffic circle around Austin Blair Park is finally complete!
The scope of the project and weather delays caused this $2.3 million project to fall seve...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 30, 2020
The 2019 Water Quality Report is now appearing in mailboxes all over the City of Jackson.
The annual report, which is mandated by the State of Michigan, informs residents of how water is sourced, treated and tested by the City of Jackson Water De...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 29, 2020
As Jackson residents plan summer holiday celebrations, they will want to be aware of the City’s Fireworks ordinance.
The Jackson City Council changed the City of Jackson’s Fireworks Ordinance in April 2019 to reflect the new state laws....
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 29, 2020
Residents who are facing fines for blight violations have an opportunity to avoid some fees if they work with the City.
At its June 16 meeting, the Jackson City Council passed a resolution that allows residents to reduce the amount they owe in fi...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 18, 2020
The Jackson community came together on Friday, June 19 in Downtown Jackson to make an important statement about our city: Black Lives Matter. The City of Jackson worked with residents to paint a mural on the road surface of W. Washington Avenue that says ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 19, 2020
Every June, thousands of Jackson residents pack Horace Blackman Park in Downtown Jackson to celebrate Juneteenth. This year’s public Juneteenth event, which was organized by Jackson College, had to be canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Wanting t...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 17, 2020
At their virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 16, the Jackson City Council unanimously approved a resolution that declares racism a public health crisis, and lays out ways to dismantle systematic racism in Jackson.
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 16, 2020
Here are some highlights from the Jackson City Council’s virtual meeting on June 16.
- The council adopted a resolution that declares racism a public health crisis. The resolution recognizes the impacts of institutional racism on the health and wel...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 15, 2020
A $2.4 million construction project that will reconstruct a major road and build a new roundabout at a busy intersection starts Monday, June 15 in Jackson. The work is happening on S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between E. Mason and E. Morrell streets. C...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 12, 2020
With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the community, the City of Jackson and Community Action Agency (CAA) are joining forces to keep Jackson residents in their homes with access to water. Residents can now apply for assistance through CAA to ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 3, 2020
UPDATED: The City of Jackson is announcing plans to reopen park facilities and restart recreation programs! This decision comes after a new Executive Order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that ends the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order and moves Michigan into Stage 4...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 8, 2020
The City of Jackson is recognizing LGBTQ pride month with a Mayoral Proclamation, video, and flying of the pride flag in Horace Blackman Park.
On Monday, June 8, Mayor Derek Dobies signed a Mayoral Proclamation that designates June 2020 as LGBTQ Pride Mont...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 5, 2020
The first major road construction project of the summer 2020 season starts in Jackson on Monday, June 8 with a full-scale reconstruction of W. Franklin Street between S. Brown Street and S. West Avenue. The $1.9 million project will fully reconstruct the ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 4, 2020
When the City of Jackson’s newly renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center reopens later this year, residents can enjoy new exercise equipment donated by Alro Steel, a local metal distribution company. The refurbished exercise area, name...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 3, 2020
Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new Executive Order, which moves Michigan into Stage 4 of the MI Safe Start reopening plan and ends the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, the City of Jackson is making plans to restart operations in Jackson City Hall ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 3, 2020
TAKEN FROM CONSUMERS ENERGY PRESS RELEASE:
JACKSON, Mich., June 3, 2020 – Consumers Energy’s hometown of Jackson is now Michigan’s clean energy capital, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 1, 2020
The City of Jackson and Jackson Police Department are aware of peaceful protests planned for the afternoon of Monday, June 1 in Downtown Jackson near the Jackson County Courthouse and at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and High Street. Ci...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 29, 2020
A long-waited construction project to replace two aging railroad bridges in Downtown Jackson will begin on Monday, June 1. In order to replace the railroad bridges that go over N. Jackson and N. Mechanic streets, Consumers Energy must first upgrade electr...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 27, 2020
A new public park has been created in the City of Jackson. At their Tuesday, May 26 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to create a new park in a neighborhood south of Downtown Jackson.
The new park, which is located on S. Martin Luther King ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 22, 2020
While we are recognizing Memorial Day differently this year, the message is still the same. Thank you to the brave men and women who have died serving our country. Mayor Derek Dobies honors Memorial Day with this video message, and shares a way residents ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 17, 2020
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. This important work of responding to basic needs is taking place through the leadership of the Jackson COVID-...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 21, 2020
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacts lives across mid-Michigan, two mayors are teaming up for a united message to keep people safe. Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies have recorded a joint public service announcement (PSA) t...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 19, 2020
Hospitals across the country have been ground zero in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). In Jackson, that fight is taking place at Henry Ford Allegiance Health, where frontline workers are there around the clock to care for those battling COVID-19....
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 14, 2020
The Jackson City Council held its third virtual meeting during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are a few highlights from their meeting on Tuesday, April 14.
-The council formally accepted the resignation of Fifth Ward Councilmember Kelsey Heck. The City Charter ...
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Posted on: April 3, 2020
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.
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Local firefighters are now fighting a different common enemy: Coronavirus. On March 25, the Summit/Jackson Professional Firefighters Union entered into a special operating agreement with the City of Jackson to respond to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-1...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 24, 2020
The City of Jackson continues to respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impacts on the community. Following Gov. Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order on Monday, March 23, City leaders have been taking leadership and making decisions...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 23, 2020
The Jackson City Council held a special meeting on Monday, March 23. Mayor Derek Dobies was the only councilmember physically in the Council Chambers. He presided over the meeting, which occurred with all other councilmembers and officials joining by phon...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 17, 2020
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.
Bob Stolarz is a DPW worker who’s been battling winter weather...
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