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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Getting around town with JATA

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With more than 170,000 rides given already this year, the Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA) isn’t slowing down anytime soon.  “We are trending back to pre-pandemic levels having regained approximately 80 percent of riders,” said Patric...

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Election update: Absentee ballots being mailed, new drop box for voters

City of Jackson Absentee Ballot Drop Box in a parking lot

Absentee ballots are being mailed for the Tuesday, Nov. 7 election. Voters in the City of Jackson now have a second location to submit completed absentee ballots. The second box has been placed in the parking lot at Nixon Park, 400 E. North St. A security...

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 25, 2023

City Cleanup Day happening Saturday, Oct. 14

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The City of Jackson is holding an event to help residents tidy up their properties this fall. The City Cleanup Day event is happening Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Operations Center. The event is fr...

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City News Stories
Posted on: October 2, 2023

Racial Equity Commission hosting 'Creating Spaces for Equity' event

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Racial equity is a frequent topic of discussion, but how much do you really know about the topic? Residents looking to learn more about racial equity have an upcoming opportunity. The City of Jackson Racial Equity Commission is hosting the Creati...
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City News Stories
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Resurfacing project on W. North Street

W. North Street construction area in Jackson, Sept. 2023

Jackson drivers will want to prepare for upcoming construction taking place in a busy commercial area. A street resurfacing project is set to begin on W. North Street on Monday, Sept. 25. 

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Fall hydrant flushing underway

Jackson hydrant flushing

This activity is happening all over the City of Jackson and in bordering areas of Summit, Blackman and Leoni townships through Tuesday, Oct. 10.

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

Loose Leaf Collection Program begins Monday, Nov. 6

Fall 2020 Loose Leaf Collection

Every neighborhood will see two rounds of leaf collection through Friday, Dec. 8.

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023 City Council meeting

Jackson City Council meeting March 21, 2022

The meeting can be viewed on the City YouTube page.

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Fall 2023 City Newsletter now available!

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The official City of Jackson newsletter is mailed to every address in the City Limits. Copies are available at City Hall. A digital version is available on the City website.

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Improving the City: 2023 street, park, trail and water improvement projects

Man riding a red bike on a paved pedestrian trail next to a new street surface

The City of Jackson has been hard at work this year improving streets, parks, trails and water infrastructure for the community. Here is a breakdown of projects making an impact in neighborhoods across Jackson.

STREETS 

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 20, 2023

New trees coming to Jackson neighborhoods thanks to federal grant

Trees along street in Jackson neighborhood Sept. 2023

More trees are coming to Jackson neighborhoods thanks to a grant from the federal government. The City of Jackson is receiving a $757,275 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will be used to reforest the City’s parkways over...

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Take the Jackson Parks & Recreation Survey

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Jackson residents have an opportunity to give feedback on the future of the City’s parks system. The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of revising its master plan. To make sure resident input is included in the plan, the Ci...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

New sculptures brightening up MLK Drive corridor

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Sculpture installations at two locations were completed this summer, brightening up the MLK Drive corridor. In an effort to bring public art to the south side, the Public Arts Commission engaged residents on what kind of sculptures they’d like to see in t...

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City News Stories
Posted on: August 30, 2023

2 hour parking rules in Downtown Jackson

A sign about 2 hour parking with times and days

In March of 2023, verbiage was added to the 2-hr parking signs located in Downtown Jackson that reads “In This Block.” This means that you can park within a given block for 2-hrs. The 2-hrs includes if you leave and return to the same ...

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City News Stories
Posted on: July 17, 2023

Lead service line replacements ramping up in Jackson

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Jackson’s water is getting refreshed, one line at a time. This summer, the City of Jackson has been ramping up its Lead Service Line Replacement Program, using federal funds and a dedicated crew to replace lead lines all over Jackson. 

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Posted on: July 18, 2023

Sign up for CodeRED to get important updates from the City of Jackson!

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Sign up for CodeRED if you want important updates from the City of Jackson! It's helpful to know that the City operates this service differently than the messages that come from the Jackson County Dispatch Center. 

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City News Stories
Posted on: January 10, 2023

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

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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 28 vacancies on 10 boards and commissions. Applicants may be residents or non-resid...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 10, 2023

2023 car seat inspection schedule

Car seat inspection program

Jackson area families wanting to make sure their children travel safely can take advantage of the Car Seat Inspection Program from the Jackson Fire Department. Firefighters launched the program in 2022 to provide monthly car seat checks for the Jackson ar...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Jackson City Council meeting videos

Jackson City Council Dec. 13, 2022 meeting

Watch recordings of City Council meetings on the City website.

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