Posted on: August 4, 2022
City of Jackson Dept. of Public Works (DPW) crews are working to remove downed trees and branches after a storm hit Jackson last night. The DPW has gotten more than 40 requests for tree removals with the south, west and northwest sides seeing th...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Jackson area families wanting to make sure their children travel safely can take advantage of a free Car Seat Check Up event at the Jackson Fire Department. Firefighters are conducting the checks at the department’s Central Fire Station on Thurs...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 28, 2022
Residents and developers looking for space to construct new homes can now consider properties in the City of Jackson. The City’s Property Sales Program was recently expanded to include “buildable lots”.
A buildable lot is a vacant lot o...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 19, 2022
The Nixon Water Park has expanded its hours for more summer fun! Starting Wednesday, July 27, general operating hours will be 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Session 1 is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with a standard admission of $5 per person. ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 12, 2022
More of Jackson's main pedestrian trail will be getting an upgrade in the coming years. The City of Jackson recently received a $300,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trust Fund Grant.
The City's Parks and Recreati...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 11, 2022
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 to reflect changes to City Ward, County Commi...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 12, 2022
Here are highlights of what happened at the July 12, 2022 Jackson City Council meeting:
-Loomis Park is getting a new playground. The City Council approved a contract to replace the wood playground structure with a modern facility, along with bui...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 8, 2022
It’s used by countess Jackson residents for exercise and getting around town. And now, the MLK Equality Trail will be fully lit to keep residents safe. Light installations on the City of Jackson’s main pedestrian trail start on Monday,...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 29, 2022
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 surfac...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Spray paint, lifts and crowds will return to Downtown Jackson again later this summer for one last hurrah “It is heartwarming to see people from Jackson and beyond embrace the murals and events that surround them,” said Bright Walls Founder and Co-Directo...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 13, 2022
After a three year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson residents can now make a splash at a popular community pool. The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department reopened the Nixon Water Park to residents on Monday, June 27 for the summer ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 23, 2022
The City of Jackson is making landlords aware of changes coming to the way rental properties are registered and inspected. Starting July 1, 2022, the City of Jackson Community Development Department is moving to a three year cycle for conducting Non-Owner...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Construction at the Boos Recreation Center is moving Active Aging programs from the center to Northeast Elementary School from June 28 to July 18.
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Construction season is in full swing in the City of Jackson, with a packed schedule of street repairs, water main work, and bridge replacements. However, some drivers are putting construction workers and other drivers in danger by daringly ignoring road c...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 26, 2022
Before using fireworks to celebrate summer holidays, you’ll want to make sure you aren’t breaking local laws. A City ordinance sets specific times and days for the use of “consumer fireworks”. These are fireworks th...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 21, 2022
The Summer 2022 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: June 8, 2022
Getting food that goes from local farms to your table has been made easier thanks to the Grand River Farmers Market. “What I hear most from customers is the quality of the food we offer compared to what you find in the store and how th...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 26, 2022
Jackson residents have several opportunities this summer to walk, roll and stroll through parks! The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with AARP to organize the new Walk, Roll and Stroll Jackson program, which is a free 6-event...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 6, 2022
Jackson residents are invited to give input on the future of affordable housing in the City of Jackson. Two community meetings are planned in June for residents be involved in the Choice Neighborhoods Plan for Downtown Jackson. The plan is focused on rede...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 14, 2022
Here are highlights from the June 14, 2022 Jackson City Council meeting:
- More new investment from the City of Jackson is coming to the Boos Recreation Center and Loomis Park. The City Council approved a plan to use $400,000 in federal funds for a new playg...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 8, 2022
A busy street that connects Downtown Jackson to several residential neighborhoods is shutting down for a three-month long construction project. Sections of Greenwood Avenue from Griswold to Morrell streets will be closed starting Wednesday, June 8 so crew...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 8, 2022
If you'd like to make a difference in City government, there's a new opening on a City of Jackson board! We're looking to fill a vacancy for a resident on the City Employees Retirement System Board.
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 31, 2022
Jackson residents can take college classes close to home this fall! 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...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 23, 2022
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Jackson! On Tuesday, May 31, the community gathered at Elnora Moorman Plaza to dedicate a cherry blossom tree to recognize the contributions of our Asian and Pacific American residen...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 27, 2022
One block of a busy Jackson street is closing to traffic for sewer construction. 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 installat...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 24, 2022
Here are highlights of what happened at the May 24, 2022 meeting of the Jackson City Council:
- 6 new street lights are coming to Jackson neighborhoods. The City Council approved the installation of the new street lights on Loeser Avenue, W. High Street and ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 24, 2022
The E. Washington Avenue bridge in Downtown Jackson is now open to traffic! This bridge replacement, which was funded and completed by MDOT, recently wrapped up after two months of construction.
Prior to its replacement, the bridge over the Grand River was...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 23, 2022
The first street construction project of the 2022 season was recently completed on Denton Road. This section of Denton between S. Brown Street and the Cascades bridge received a new street surface, curbs and pedestrian crossing. Thanks to this new crossin...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 11, 2022
A new fire truck is now in service at the Jackson Fire Department. The new truck arrived at Fire Station No. 2 earlier this spring.
Late last year, the Jackson City Council approved the use of $700,000 in American Rescue Plan funds toward a 2021 ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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. This video explains how the commission is racially revolutionizing Jackson. L...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 6, 2022
The replacement of a deteriorating bridge is shutting down a busy Jackson street for five months. E. High Street between Executive Drive and South Street closed to traffic on Monday, May 9 for the Michigan Department of Transporation (MDOT) to replace the...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Here are highlights from the May 10, 2022 Jackson City Council meeting:
- Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schuette gave a presentation to the City Council about the need for a new County Jail and a proposed millage to pay for jail improvements. The millage could...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 29, 2022
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. The Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial is happening Wednesday, May 11 at 12 p.m. in the TRUE Co...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 2, 2022
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. The commission is releasing a statement on the Patrick Lyoya shooting, which happened last month...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 29, 2022
A reminder for residents who have loved ones at the City's two cemeteries, Mt. Evergreen and Woodland.
You have until Friday, May 6 to remove winter or holiday decorations from grave sites. Following May 6, they will be removed by cemete...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 22, 2022
Two neighborhood streets are shutting down so the City of Jackson can repair a water main. 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 Mo...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 19, 2022
Here are highlights from the April 19, 2022 meeting of the Jackson City Council meeting:
- Lighting is coming to a 1.9 mile stretch of City’s main pedestrian trail. The City Council voted to approve a contract to install lighting along the MLK Equa...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 12, 2022
Providing improved water quality for Jackson residents will shut down a busy street for three months. S. West Avenue between Carlton Boulevard and W. Michigan Avenue is closing to traffic on Monday, April 18 for a water main and lead service line replacem...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 12, 2022
On Monday, April 12, 2022, the
Jackson Police Department received information from several different citizens of suspicious telephone calls they had received. A male caller advised they were Sergeant Pete or Officer Pete from the Jackson Police Department...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 11, 2022
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. “It’s been a busy pla...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 11, 2022
While riding his bike down the City’s MLK Equality Trail last year, resident Aaron Dimick noticed a lot of litter. “Instead of figuring out who I could complain to, I started thinking about long term solutions to help the problem,” Dimick said. He reached...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 23, 2021
The Spring 2022 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: April 5, 2022
After sitting vacant for nearly two decades, a historic building in Downtown Jackson is getting new life. At their Tuesday, April 5 meeting, the Jackson City Council approved a $25,000 sale of the Hayes Hotel property to J. Jeffers & Co. for...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 5, 2022
Goodbye, old pavement! The City of Jackson's first street project of the 2022 season is getting started Tuesday, April 5 on Denton Road in the Cascades Park area.
Denton between S. Brown Street and the Cascades bridge, which is a known t...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 5, 2022
Here are highlights from the April 5, 2022 Jackson City Council meeting:
-After sitting vacant for nearly 20 years, the City Council has approved the sale of the Hayes Hotel property in Downtown Jackson. The former hotel building has been sold to a develop...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 4, 2022
With a dramatic increase in fire deaths over the past year in Michigan, the
Jackson Fire Department (JFD) wants to keep residents safe by providing free smoke detectors. Jackson firefighters are teaming up with the Michigan Fire Prevention Bureau...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 24, 2022
A full schedule of spring and summer programs are scheduled for all ages in the City of Jackson. See what we have to offer!
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 22, 2022
Some Jackson residents are seeing their ward number and where they vote in-person change. At their Tuesday, March 22 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to approve a new ward and precinct map for the City’s six wards.
These borders are redraw...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 22, 2022
The City of Jackson produces an Annual Report to document Jackson's accomplishments and City government activity over the previous year.
The 2021 Annual Report, which was put together by the City's Public Information Officer, is...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 22, 2022
Jackson residents looking to start a food business or gain experience in the food industry have new opportunities coming their way. At their Tuesday, March 22 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to allocate $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) f...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 22, 2022
Here are highlights from the March 22, 2022 Jackson City Council meeting:
-The Jackson City Council approved new ward and precinct lines for the City’s six wards. These boundaries are changed every 10 years to reflect population changes...
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City News Stories
Posted on: February 28, 2022
Mayor Daniel Mahoney delivered his first State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 16 at the Boos Recreation Center.
A recording of the event is provided on this page, along with a list of speakers.
Welcome: John Willis, Ch...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 11, 2022
The 2022 construction season is getting an early start with construction on three bridges in Jackson. All of the projects are being done by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and no City funds are being used.
On Monday, March 14, MD...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 10, 2022
They’re marketed as “flushable wipes”, but flushing these products could cause major toilet trouble for you and your neighbors. In recent years, crews from Jackson’s Department of Public Works have responded to a su...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 9, 2022
A new workforce housing development could soon be taking shape in a Jackson neighborhood. At their Tuesday, March 8 meeting, the Jackson City Council approved the sale of two vacant City-owned properties to MVAH Partners. Plans call for combining the lots...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 8, 2022
Here are highlights from the March 8, 2022 meeting of the Jackson City Council:
-Construction is coming to Greenwood Avenue this summer. The City Council voted to approve special assessments to partially fund the construction project, which will resurface ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 1, 2022
Keeping up with the latest technology is essential for everyone, especially first responders! The Jackson Fire Department is training using a new battery-powered extrication tool or "jaws of life". Firefighters say this new equipment is much mor...
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City News Stories
Posted on: February 23, 2022
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.
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City News Stories
Posted on: February 16, 2022
The Jackson Housing Commission (JHC), in partnership with the City of Jackson, was recently awarded a $450,000 HUD Choice Neighborhoods (CNI) Planning Grant for the Downtown Jackson neighborhood. Jackson was one of 8 communities nationwide that received t...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 6, 2022
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 for more ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: February 14, 2022
Happy 165th Birthday to the City of Jackson! The settlement that later became Jackson was founded in 1829, but Jackson officially became an official city on Feb. 14, 1857. Happy Birthday to our wonderful city!
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 31, 2022
In the early morning hours of Feb. 8, 2017, the Jackson City Council passed the LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO) after a six hour marathon council meeting. It was the protection that many in Jackson’s queer community had been advocating ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 14, 2022
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. The top five vote getters will now be...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 25, 2022
Three streets through Jackson’s largest public park are closing for the winter to reduce street clearing efforts and curb illegal activity. At their Tuesday, Jan. 25 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted unanimously to close the streets in Ell...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 25, 2022
Here are highlights of what happened at the Jan. 25, 2022 Jackson City Council meeting:
-Three streets in Ella Sharp Park will close for the rest of the winter season. The City Council approved a plan to close portions of Birchwood, Maplewood and Hickory i...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 25, 2022
A busy street in Jackson is closing to traffic on Thursday, Jan. 27 to allow for the safe removal of a tree. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is shutting down S. West Avenue between W. Franklin Street and Carlton Boulevard at 8 a.m. This one...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 11, 2022
“Fix the roads” is a comment City leaders hear a lot
from residents.But did you know that
since 2012, 21.5 milesof Jackson streets have
been resurfaced and roadspending has increased
152.7 percent?
Improving Jackson&rsqu...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 11, 2022
A core mission of the Jackson School of the Arts (JSA) is to provide accessible arts for everyone. Their move to a new facility in Downtown Jackson is making good on that mission. “It’s exciting to be in the new building. We can spread...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 11, 2022
Residents wanting to make a difference in the community are invited to serve on City of Jackson boards and commissions. The City is currently looking for residents to fill 30 vacancies on 13 boards and commissions. Applicants may be residents or non-resid...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 23, 2021
The Winter 2022 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 11, 2022
Here are highlights of what happened at the Jan. 11, 2022 City Council meeting.
- Fire Station #2 on Milwaukee Street has reopened. The City Council approved $40,500 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to go toward planning upgrades to the fire sta...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 7, 2022
Jackson’s Ella Sharp Park is a place where residents can exercise, enjoy nature and attend community events. But lately, City staff have noticed an increase in people using the park as a dumping ground for trash and yard waste, along with drivers damaging...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 6, 2022
Three new recruits are the future of the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Noah Simon, Kayla Dean, and Brendan Erwin are all starting training this month at the Mid-Michigan Police Academy. After successful completion of training, they will become...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 6, 2022
Local kids are getting lots of warmth from Jackson firefighters. City of Jackson and Summit Township fire crews raised more than $3,000 to buy and giveaway coats for free to kids in need.
The firefighters distributed coats at Cascades Elementary ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 9, 2021
The Racial Equity Commission is robustly seeking qualified applicants and invite you to apply today. We currently meet once a month on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm and request that you also be available to participate in a subcommittee that wo...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 17, 2021
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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City News Stories
Posted on: October 14, 2021
Loose leaf collection is returning to Jackson this fall. The City of Jackson Department of Public Works (DPW) is starting the Fall 2021 Loose Leaf Collection Program on Monday, Nov. 1. The DPW is planning two rounds of leaf collection in every section of ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 13, 2021
Residents in Jackson’s Fifth Ward have an upcoming opportunity to meet with their City Council representative and learn the latest news from their neighborhood. City Councilmember Karen Bunnell is holding a neighborhood meeting for Jackson&r...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 7, 2021
Here’s what happened at the Dec. 7, 2021 meeting of the Jackson City Council:
-Greenwood Avenue could see a sizable construction project next year. At tonight’s meeting, the City Council took the first step to approve special assessment...
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City News Stories
Posted on: December 1, 2021
Mayor Daniel Mahoney officially began his term as Mayor on Dec. 1, 2021 with a Swearing-In Ceremony at Jackson City Hall. The former Jackson County Commissioner and life-long Jackson resident is the City’s first African-American Mayor. New City ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 23, 2021
Efforts to create more affordable housing in Jackson are getting a big boost following a $4.5 million funding allocation from the Jackson City Council. At their Tuesday, Nov. 23 meeting, the City Council voted to approve a new ordinance that creates multi...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 23, 2021
Here are highlights of what happened at Nov. 23, 2021 meeting of the Jackson City Council:
- Efforts to support affordable housing in the City of Jackson are getting a big boost after a vote from the City Council. A total of $4.5 million in American Rescue P...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 10, 2021
The City of Jackson has a new official City Seal to use. 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. The adoption o...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 9, 2021
Here are highlights of what happened at the Jackson City Council meeting on Nov. 9:
-Jackson’s efforts to replace lead service lines is getting a big boost. The City Council approved a plan to use $2.3 million in American Rescue Plan (A...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 28, 2021
Residents wanting to know what the City of Jackson is doing with American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds can now track spending on the City website. By visiting
cityofjackson.org/arp, residents will see a full breakdown of how the City is using its $31,444,000 i...
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City News Stories
Posted on: November 4, 2021
Following the outcome of the Nov. 2 General Election, the City of Jackson is preparing to welcome a new Mayor and Ward 3 City Councilmember.
Daniel Mahoney, who currently represents Jackson on the County Board of Commissioners, will officially be...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 12, 2021
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...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 26, 2021
Here are highlights of what happened at the Jackson City Council meeting on Oct. 26:
-The City Council approved the purchase of three new patrol cars for the Jackson Police Department and one vehicle for police administration to use.
-Tax incentives were pa...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 20, 2021
After living on Greenwood Avenue for 58 years, Janet Boyd is seeing her property double in size. “I am very happy with it,” Boyd said. The lifelong Jackson resident bought the vacant lot next door from the City of Jackson on Oct. 19, m...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 18, 2021
Residents in Jackson’s First Ward have an upcoming opportunity to meet with their City Council representative and learn the latest news from their neighborhood. City Councilmember Arlene Robinson is holding a neighborhood meeting for Jackson&...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 12, 2021
Here are highlights of what happened at the Jackson City Council meeting on Oct. 12:
- 14 streets across Jackson could be seeing improvement projects next year. The City Council voted to accept reports from the Engineering Division on 14 water ma...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Street construction began on Monday, Oct. 11 in the Cascades Park area. The construction project focuses on reducing the street widths of Brown and Randolph streets, which border the west and south ends of the county park. The streets will be reduced from...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 4, 2021
One way signs on W. Washington Avenue in Jackson will soon become a thing of the past. The effort to convert an eight block stretch of W. Washington Avenue from one-way traffic to two-way began on Monday, Oct. 4. This conversion project is expected to tak...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 6, 2021
Residents in Jackson’s Second Ward have an upcoming opportunity to meet with their City Council representative and learn the latest news from their neighborhood. City Councilmember Freddie Dancy is holding a neighborhood meeting for Jackson&...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 23, 2021
The annual Fall Hydrant Flushing Program from the Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin on Monday, Sept. 27 in the southwest section of the City, and is expected to wrap-up on Tuesday, Oct. 12 in the northeast section. This activity is happening all...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 1, 2021
Two new murals honoring
residents are brighteningup Jackson neighborhoods.
They were painted thissummer by Evan Struck,
a local 19-year-old artistwho’s getting national attention for his talents.
One of the murals is onthe side of a ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 23, 2021
The Fall 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: September 30, 2021
A new effort to further enhance transparency and trust between the Jackson Police Department and the community they serve is now officially underway. At their Tuesday, Sept. 28 meeting, the Jackson City Council approved an ordinance that creates...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 29, 2021
Plans are underway to improve a Jackson park following the sale of City-owned property. At their Tuesday, Sept. 28 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to sell vacant commercial property on the 900 block of N. West Avenue to Absolute Net Properties for...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 28, 2021
Here are highlights of what happened at the Jackson City Council meeting on Sept. 28:
-A new effort to connect the Jackson Police Department with the community was approved by the City Council. A new Community Police Oversight Commission was officially cre...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 27, 2021
The City of Jackson has started a construction project to replace the water main on N. Blackstone Street between Louis Glick Highway and Van Buren Street. In the past summer, deficiencies in the water mains at the intersection of Glick and Blackstone were...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 27, 2021
SHARING FROM JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY NEWS RELEASE:
The Jackson District Library has again partnered with a local government organization to provide free WIFI Internet access to downtown Jackson visitors. After partnering with the Jackson Area Tr...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 13, 2021
Jackson is celebrating the official opening of a new trail that increases pedestrian access and creates safe walks to school! A ribbon cutting event for the new Ella Sharp Park Trail was held Sept. 17, and was attended by residents, City of Jackson offici...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 10, 2021
Jackson residents are getting their first looks at design concepts for a new City Seal. The City of Jackson is releasing two designs ahead of the Tuesday, Sept. 14 City Council meeting, where they will be presented to City Councilmembers and the community...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 14, 2021
Here are highlights of what happened at the Jackson City Council meeting on Sept. 14:
-The City Council voted down the first reading of an Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance in a 5 to 2 vote. The proposed ordinance intended to curb panhandling in Jackson by...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 15, 2021
A new affordable apartment complex is one step closer to taking shape in Downtown Jackson. At their Tuesday, Sept. 14 meeting, the Jackson City Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance that intends to assist in the development of the The Blacksto...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 2, 2021
With local senior residents becoming more active and engaged, the City of Jackson is taking its senior programming in a new direction. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Jackson Recreation Department is launching its new Active Aging Program. Lead by Active Aging C...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 9, 2021
Residents in Jackson’s Sixth Ward have an upcoming opportunity to meet with their City Council representative and learn the latest news from their neighborhood. City Councilmember Will Forgrave is holding a neighborhood meeting for the Sixth War...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 31, 2021
The City of Jackson is working with the Anchor Initiative on a new effort to get the Hayes Hotel property redeveloped. The 10 story former hotel building has been vacant since the City took over ownership in 2004. It was previously used as office...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 26, 2021
The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is looking to overcome recruitment difficulties by removing barriers and making an investment in the future. This month, JPD is sending police recruits Antoinette Lewis and Nikolas Rincon to the Mid-Michigan Police Acad...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 18, 2021
Efforts to reduce gun violence in the City of Jackson are getting a big boost after the Jackson City Council unanimously voted to allocate $1.5 million to a Group Violence Intervention (GVI) program. The allocation of federal funds available to the City f...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 19, 2021
After rising the ranks of the Jackson Police Department over the past 24 years, Sergio Garcia is ready to be the department’s second in command. Garcia was recently promoted to the role of Deputy Chief, a position that had been vacant since 2017. ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 17, 2021
Work is beginning to replace outdated traffic signals on N. Wisner Street at the Argyle, North and Ganson intersections. Construction crews started efforts to replace the signals on Monday, Aug. 16. The first phase of the project has construction crews do...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 17, 2021
Here are highlights from the Tuesday, Aug. 17 Jackson City Council meeting:
-The Jackson City Council unanimously approved a proposal to allocate $1.5 million in federal funds over the next 5 years to a new program that aims to reduce gun violence in the c...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 5, 2021
Amtrak has scheduled maintenance work where streets across the railroad at the following locations:
1) Blackstone Street between Glick Highway and Trail Street;
2) Stewa...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 13, 2021
Starting Monday, Aug. 16, W. Franklin Street will be closed to through traffic between S. Jackson and S. Mechanic streets. The street closure is for the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jackson Blitz Build event, which will construct two homes. T...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 5, 2021
Beginning Monday, August 9, 2021, South West Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Kibby Road and High Street. This street closure is for sewer replacement at the intersection of South West Avenue and Douglas Street. The work to reconstruct the...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 13, 2021
The City of Jackson is opening its two recreation centers to residents who do not have power or water following this week’s severe weather. The Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center and the Boos Recreation Center will both be open on Friday, ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 10, 2021
The Jackson City Council meeting planned for tonight has been canceled. Officials canceled the meeting because multiple City Councilmember absences means there would not be enough members present to conduct City business. The meeting has been rescheduled ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 9, 2021
With COVID-19 cases increasing, the City of Jackson is announcing a new mask requirement for all City facilities to help protect community health. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10, masks will be required for residents to visit City Hall and other facilities, inc...
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 2, 2021
A neighborhood meeting for the City's Second Ward planned for Monday, Aug. 9 has been canceled. The City will inform residents when another meeting for Ward 2 is scheduled.
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City News Stories
Posted on: August 2, 2021
A primary election was held on Tuesday, Aug. 3 to narrow down candidates for the Mayoral race. Daniel Mahoney and John Wilson were the top two vote getters and will advance to the Nov. 2 General Election for Mayor of Jackson. Full results are provided thr...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 8, 2021
NEWS RELEASE FROM PEOPLE FOR THE PARKS AND TRAILS:
A new volunteer group in Jackson is looking for residents who want to make a difference in the city's parks. People for the Parks and Trails (abbreviated to PPT) was recently founded by ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 30, 2021
The City of Jackson could soon have a new official City Seal. The Jackson Public Arts Commission (JPAC) is now accepting proposals from design companies on a new look for the City Seal. An updated design is sought by the City to present a seal that is mor...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 2, 2021
MEETING UPDATE: The community meeting happening planned for Tuesday, July 27 to discuss federal COVID-19 relief funds has been canceled. This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 13, 2021
The Jackson City Council held its first in-person meeting at City Hall since Feb. 2020 on July 13. The lifting of the City's COVID-19 Local State of Emergency on July 1 is allowing in-person meetings again. Here are highlights of what w...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 8, 2021
The City of Jackson is convening a Construction Board of Appeals and is looking for licensed tradespeople to apply. This board meets when needed to review City Code of Ordinances interpretations. Officials are looking to fill seven positions on the board....
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 6, 2021
A virtual version of the July 6 community meeting on using COVID-19 relief funds was presented on the City website. A recording of the meeting is available on this page.
Learn more about these community meetings and the COVID-19 relief funds from...
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City News Stories
Posted on: July 13, 2021
With the ending of the City's COVID-19 Local State of Emergency, in-person meetings of the Jackson City Council are resuming. The City Council will hold its first in-person meeting since Feb. 2020 in the City Council Chambers of Jackson City Hall...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 28, 2021
Jackson residents and their four-legged furry friends are celebrating the official opening of the City’s first dog park! A ribbon cutting event for Betty’s Dog Park held on Thursday, July 1 welcomed this pooch paradise into the communi...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 30, 2021
With rapidly dropping cases and a successful vaccine roll-out, the City of Jackson’s COVID-19 Local State of Emergency is coming to an end. By order of Mayor Derek Dobies, the emergency declaration will officially end at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 24, 2021
With decreasing COVID-19 cases and the lifting of statewide restrictions, Jackson is moving back to in-person neighborhood meetings. City Councilmember Freddie Dancy is holding a neighborhood meeting for Jackson’s Second Ward at the Boos Recreat...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 23, 2021
On Monday, June 28, 2021, the Jackson Police Department will begin demolition and construction of a new public entry into their building on E. Washington Avenue. During this construction period, the Police Department’s main lobby will be closed ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 18, 2021
The City of Jackson has been getting questions from residents about why the Nixon Water Park is closed again this summer. It mostly comes down to timing and COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. This past spring, a time when staff spend time prepping the water ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 16, 2021
Jackson continues to be Michigan’s clean energy capital after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has more ENERGY STAR-certified buildings than any small city in the nation! The ranking confirms Jackson&rsqu...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 7, 2021
The Summer 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: June 7, 2021
The City of Jackson is wishing a happy retirement to three firefighters who are retiring this June. All three firefighters have 25 years of service with the Jackson Fire Department.
Asst. Fire Chief Chris Ermatinger previously served as a Firefig...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 8, 2021
The 2020 Water Quality Report is now appearing in mailboxes all over 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 Department. &...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 8, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Here are highlights from the meeting:
- The City of Jackson will now apply for a $3 million loan from the State of Michigan to pay for lead service line replacements followin...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 3, 2021
The City of Jackson could be getting a boost from the State of Michigan for its lead water service line replacement program. The City is applying for a $3 million loan from the State to partially cover the $120 million cost of replacing Jackson’s 11,339 l...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 3, 2021
It’s a small patch of land that’s about to make a big difference in Jackson. “We hope this garden will get folks excited about some fresh produce,” said Payge Lindow, Farm Manager for Grow Jackson. Over the summer, ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: June 2, 2021
While many see a boarded up, blighted house on Jackson’s northwest side, Sara Napoletano sees potential. “This house means everything for my family. Better living, more space, and new opportunities,” Napoletano said. The future first-time homeowner and he...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 28, 2021
Jackson residents continue to roll up their sleeves to get COVID-19 vaccines. One strategy to make sure all residents have access to the vaccine is holding a vaccination clinic at the City of Jackson’s Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. T...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 18, 2021
Downtown Jackson continues to welcome new residents with the opening of the Albert Kahn Apartments earlier this spring. Located on S. Jackson Street between W. Washington Avenue and W. Cortland Street, the Albert Kahn Apartments make use of the former Jac...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 25, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 25. A recording of the meeting is available on this page. Here are highlights from the meeting:
- Jackson water and sewer customers will see a rate increase starting in July....
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 13, 2021
A new trail that will increase pedestrian access in a popular park and create safe walks to school is currently under construction in Jackson! After two months of preparing the site and removing an old trail, crews are now hard at work pouring concrete fo...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 11, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 11. A recording of the meeting is available on this page. Here are highlights from the meeting:
- The first social district permits were approved by the City Council. The Grand River B...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 7, 2021
The skate park in the City's Nixon Park reopened on May 7 for the summer season. It was closed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 6, 2021
Fourth Ward City Councilmember Laura Dwyer Schlecte held a virtual neighborhood meeting Monday, May 10 on the Zoom platform.
Two proposed City ordinances, the Neighborhood Association Ordinance and the Urban Farming Ordinance, were discu...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 6, 2021
With grass cutting season here, the City of Jackson is reminding residents to keep their lawns mowed. Having a tidy lawn is courteous to neighbors and helps avoid a fine. The City hopes to decrease the amount of fines this year by increasing efforts to ed...
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City News Stories
Posted on: May 4, 2021
Jackson residents have opportunities this May to get rid of yard waste and trash. The City of Jackson is holding Spring Cleanup Events on Saturday, May 8 and Saturday, May 15 at the Department of Public Works Operations Center near Downtown Jackson. The e...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 28, 2021
Jackson residents will soon have a new way to support downtown businesses and socialize safely. At their Tuesday, April 27 virtual meeting, the Jackson City Council voted 6 to 1 to create a social district for Downtown Jackson. Once the district ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 27, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 27. Here are highlights from the meeting:
- The City Council voted to create a social district for Downtown Jackson. Once the district begins later this summer, permitted bars and restaurants ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 23, 2021
Tails are wagging across Jackson with the start of construction at Betty’s Dog Park! The City’s first-ever public dog park was celebrated Friday morning with a groundbreaking event attended by City officials, residents, and four-legged...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 22, 2021
Jackson voters will go to the polls this year to decide the next Mayor and who will sit on the City Council. The City Clerk’s Office has verified paperwork submitted by candidates for the 2021 City elections. The following candidates will appear on ballot...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 21, 2021
Two long-awaited street construction projects kick off Jackson’s busy street construction season. On Monday, April 26, Morrell Street and Clinton Street closed to through traffic so construction crews can begin work to re-build these deteriorati...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 15, 2021
The Spring 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: April 15, 2021
With more people staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Jackson is increasing efforts to inform residents about temporary impacts to water service from hydrant flushing. The annual Spring Hydrant Flushing Program from the Departme...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 13, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 13. Here are highlights of what was decided:
- The City Council approved a resolution that allows the City Manager to waive certain permit fees. This is to alleviate financial strain...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 9, 2021
Jackson is celebrating the success of an innovative program that helped the community through tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, April 9, the last meal of the Our Town Meal Distribution Program will be served, ending a 10-week program th...
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 7, 2021
Building a new fence or replacing an existing fence requires a permit from the City of Jackson. Making sure the fence is approved by the City ensures the fence is appropriate for the property and does not affect the look of neighborhoods.
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City News Stories
Posted on: April 1, 2021
A new commission focused on furthering racial equity efforts in Jackson is getting started. The Racial Equity Commission will held its first virtual public meeting on Tuesday, April 6 on the online Zoom platform.
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 31, 2021
Flashes of white, pink and blue are flying proudly in the heart of Jackson. These three colors make up the Transgender Pride Flag. The morning of Wednesday, March 31, City of Jackson officials and local LGBTQ activists made history as they hoisted the fla...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 29, 2021
The City of Jackson is reminding residents that elections will be held this year for the Mayor and City Council representatives in Wards 1, 3, and 5.
If you are interested in running for these offices, the time to act is now.
The first step is fil...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 23, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 23. Here are highlights from the meeting.
- Virtual meetings will continue until further notice. The City Council approved a resolution that allows the City Council and other boards/...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 23, 2021
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that the federal income tax filing due date for 2020 returns has been extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. The IRS made this change to be mindful of continued impacts o...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 17, 2021
While the venue may be different this year, the State of the City Address continues to be a time when City residents can come together to reflect on the past year and look toward the future. That’s what Mayor Derek Dobies did in his fourth State of the Ci...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 15, 2021
With efforts ramping up to get Jackson residents vaccinated, it’s important that everyone in the community has access to accurate information. The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) partnered with Henry Ford Allegiance Health, the ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 12, 2021
A busy street in Jackson will close for most of Monday, March 15 so the Department of Public Works (DPW) can remove three dead trees. Lansing Avenue between N. Blackstone Street and W. Ganson Street will close to traffic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Because this...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 10, 2021
2020 was a challenging year.
But it's important we document the obstacles and accomplishments of the City of Jackson for future generations.
The 2020 Annual Report, which is put together by the City's Public Information Officer i...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 10, 2021
Jackson residents with a criminal background will soon have a “fair chance” at housing. At their Tuesday, March 9 virtual meeting, the City Council voted to officially enact the City’s Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, which bar...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 9, 2021
The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 9. Here are highlights from the meeting:
- The City Council voted 5 to 1 to officially adopt the Fair Chance Housing Ordinance. The ordinance prohibits landlords from asking potentia...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 8, 2021
A vaccine clinic from Henry Ford Allegiance Health continues to serve Jackson residents at the City's Martin Luther King Jr. Center. COVID-19 vaccinations are now available every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can make an appointment or walk-...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 4, 2021
Five weeks into the Our Town Meal Distribution Program, the Jackson community is seeing the sizable impact of this special collaboration between the City of Jackson and Consumers Energy. Since the program began Feb. 1, 18,100 free meals have been distribu...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 2, 2021
The voice of Jackson’s youth is being heard in Jackson City Hall. On Wednesday, March 3, the Jackson Youth Council will held its first virtual public meeting. The council is comprised of nine Jackson high school students appointed by the City of...
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City News Stories
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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City News Stories
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: 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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City News Stories
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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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 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 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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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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City News Stories
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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City News Stories
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 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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City News Stories
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.
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City News Stories
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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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: 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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City News Stories
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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City News Stories
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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City News Stories
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: 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 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: 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 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 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.
Greene...
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City News Stories
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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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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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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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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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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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.
The resolution, titled Declaration of Racism ...
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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.
Cities in Michigan ...
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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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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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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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