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Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

2022 State of the City Address

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

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

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

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

Homes on E. Robinson St

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

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

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

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

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

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Groundbreaking housing initiatives to bring hundreds of new homes to Jackson

New construction in City of Jackson July 2022

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

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Spring 2023 Newsletter

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The spring 2023 edition of the City of Jackson newsletter is now available! The seasonal newsletter is mailed to every address in the City and is available for pick-up on the First Floor of Jackson City Hall. It can also be viewed online. 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Jackson City Council March 21 meeting

Jackson City Council meeting March 21, 2022

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

  • The City Council approved a substantial package of proposals to address affordable housing and homelessness. The City Council approved the use of $3.3 million in American Resc...
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City News Stories
Posted on: March 20, 2023

2023 Elections in the City of Jackson

Ward 6 voters voting

Elections for Mayor, Treasurer and City Council seats in Wards 2, 4 and 6 are taking place this year. If you'd like to be a candidate for these offices, there are some important details to know. 

The deadline to file paperwork to qualify ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

People stand around a sign and smile as it's unveiled.

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

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

City collaborates with resident group to help homeless in Jackson

Members of Residents in Action

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

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City News Stories
Posted on: March 16, 2023

MLK Center and Jackson College Survey

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The City of Jackson is excited to continue our educational partnership with Jackson College at the MLK Recreation Center. 

To better understand the needs of residents and what kind of classes to offer at the center, we invite City residents to par...

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City News Stories
Posted on: March 3, 2023

How to report potholes in Jackson

Pothole on W. Wesley St.

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

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Spring 2023 Message from the Mayor

Mayor Daniel Mahoney

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

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City News Stories
Posted on: March 9, 2023

2022 City of Jackson Annual Report

Stack of 2022 Annual Reports

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

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

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City News Stories
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Developer plans fall 2023 start for Hayes Hotel renovation project

Hayes Hotel Jan. 2023

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

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Firefighters set 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 last year to provide monthly car seat checks for the Jackson ...

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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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Posted on: September 16, 2022

Explore Jackson parks and trails with new interactive map

New Ella Sharp Park trail in Jackson

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

By using the new web featu...

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Posted on: October 12, 2021

Lead service line replacement efforts in Jackson

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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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