In order to replace the railroad bridges that go over N. Jackson and N. Mechanic streets, Consumers Energy must first upgrade electrical systems underground. Read on...

Due to COVID-19 delays, the City of Jackson is extended the deadline to register Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property from July 1 to Sept. 11. Read on...

Karen Bunnell was appointed to the Fifth Ward seat at a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 27. Read on...

The park makes use of property surrounding the old McCulloch Elementary School. The name recognizes the importance of workplace safety regulations and honors those who have lost their lives due to workplace accidents. Read on...

Cuts to the City budget, prohibiting smoking in parks, and creating a new public park. Learn about what was approved at the May 26 City Council meeting. Read on...

This difficult decision was made because of COVID-19 public health concerns and budgetary restrictions. Read on...

Mayor Derek Dobies honors Memorial Day with this video message, and shares a way residents can unite while staying apart. Read on...

With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the Jackson community, City of Jackson leaders are taking steps to help residents stay safe in their homes. Read on...

The closure is likely to take place through the end of the month. While the closure is in place, Louis Glick Highway will be closed to through traffic from Wildwood Avenue to Cooper Street. Read on...

Plans call for directing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to water shutoff protection, foreclosure prevention and eviction protection. Read on...

A special COVID-19 edition of the City of Jackson newsletter has been produced to inform residents of the City's response to COVID-19. Read on...

Special tax assessments, filling a vacant council seat, and marijuana were all discussed at this meeting. Read on...

The proposed City of Jackson 2020-21 City Budget is posted online and ready to view. Read on...

A video memorial was produced after the public memorial event was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Read on...

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues to affect the community, Jackson is rising to the challenge and stepping up to help those in need. Read on...

City of Jackson boards and commissions are continuing during the COVID-19 pandemic with virtual meetings. Read on...

Mayor Derek Dobies announces the 2020 Book of the Year and collaboration with the Jackson District Library. Read on...

The Jackson City Council held their fourth virtual meeting of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are highlights from the meeting. Read on...

Due to changes made to the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Safe order, the City of Jackson has decided to re-open the Ella Sharp Park Golf Course to golfers on Monday, April 27. Read on...

The Center for Family Health is partnering with the City of Jackson to open a COVID-19 testing site at the MLK Community Center starting Monday, April 27. Read on...

A digital town hall was held Thursday afternoon to talk about the importance of the U.S. Census to Jackson. Read on...

A final draft of the Jackson City + County Non-Motorized plan is ready to view and the public comment period is open. Read on...

Mayor Derek Dobies has signed a proclamation declaring April 22, 2020 as Administrative Professionals Day to honor Sharon Hasen, who's retiring after 33 years with the City of Jackson as an Administrative Assistant. Read on...

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies have recorded a joint public service announcement (PSA) that urges residents throughout the region to follow Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. Read on...

The first responder parade was organized to show support for the hospital workers and patients battling COVID-19 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. Read on...

This annual activity is moving forward amid the COVI-19 crisis, as it’s important to maintain water quality throughout the rest of the year. Read on...

A City Council vacancy, pay for the Interim City Manager, and infrastructure projects were all considered at this meeting. Read on...

The police department is working on putting this year's commemoration online so people can participate safely from homes. Read on...

Gov. Whitmer announced the order will continue until Thursday, April 30. Over the next three weeks, the City will be continuing to follow directives made in the Executive Order and urges residents to do the same. Read on...

Due to the State of Michigan's Stay Safe, Stay Home Executive Order 2020-21 and suspension of non-essential City services, rental housing inspections are suspended until further notice and will be rescheduled in the future. Read on...

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. Read on...

The Jackson COVID-19 Action Network (JCAN) has been formed to help meet the basic needs of the community during the coronavirus crisis. Read on...

The Annual Report documents the functions and accomplishments of City government over the previous year. Read on...

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the important work of the 2020 U.S. Census continues. Thankfully, this is something you and your family can do from the safety of your home. Read on...

Mayor Derek Dobies was the only official in the Council Chambers. Other officials and councilmembers joined by phone or video. Read on...

City Council meetings will continue with an altered format. Read on...

Firefighters have agreed to jointly staff a special response unit working out of a reopened fire station. Firefighters assigned to this special unit will primarily respond to known or suspected COVID-19 incidents. Read on...

Over the next three weeks, the City of Jackson will be following directives made in the Executive Order and strongly encourages its residents to do the same. Read on...

A Local State of Emergency was declared by Mayor Derek Dobies last week as a reaction to Coronavirus concerns. Read on...

Play structures, swing sets, and other equipment will be taped off with caution tape. City parks and trails will remain open. Read on...

With a flurry of information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) going around the community, it’s important for City government to connect residents to accurate information. Read on...

This is an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus and provide hand washing opportunities to everyone in the community. Read on...

Under this state of emergency, the City will make choices to protect the health of all residents and visitors, with special attention to its most vulnerable residents. Read on...

These latest actions come after guidelines from the State of Michigan on public gatherings and the spread of the illness through Michigan. Read on...

City leaders have been coming together to plan emergency response plans and precautionary measures. Read on...

Public Works crews are committed to completing leaf collection throughout the spring. Read on...

A full recording of the third annual event at the Michigan Theatre is available to watch if you missed the address. Read on...

Programs are being moved to other facilities during the construction, which is expected to take place through summer 2020. Read on...

Appointing an Interim City Manager, confirming a special assessment for a downtown alley, and approving summer events were all big topics at the meeting. Read on...

The City has put together a presentation with the latest information about the efforts to replace lead service lines in Jackson and how much it will cost. Read on...

A family of giant steel sandhill cranes have found a new home in the Ella Sharp Park roundabout. Read on...

A presentation on raising water rates, the Consumers Energy lawsuit, and a new medical marijuana dispensary. Here are highlights from the Jackson City Council meeting on Feb. 11, 2020 Read on...

The City of Jackson takes issue with claims about proposed water rate increases that are being propagated by a group of corporations lead by Consumers Energy. Read on...

A contractor that works with the City recently reported an email they received from someone claiming to be from the “City of Jackson Business License Management Division”. Read on...

February is Black History Month! The City of Jackson is recognizing this annual celebration by sharing the history of places important to the African American experience in Jackson. Read on...

Renovations for the MLK Center, a new medical marijuana business, and water rates were all big topic of discussions at the meeting. Read on...

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. Read on...

For his Winter 2020 message, Mayor Derek Dobies talks about the importance of getting residents involved in City government. Read on...

James Wagner is the Parks & Recreation Department’s new Softball Coordinator. Read on...

Our Neighbor's Keeper is making a difference in the community by offering the comforts of home to those who are coming out of homelessness. Read on...

The family-run business hopes their new restaurant will inspire others to invest on Jackson's south side. Read on...

Expungement of criminal records, the City Clerk, and Jackson's anti-slavery history were all considered at the meeting. Read on...

The City is bringing residents a wide range of stories, including the latest on a new restaurant on Jackson's south side and a non-profit making a difference in the community. Read on...

The recently completed its installation of fire pit in Bucky Harris Park, which is located in the heart of downtown at the corner of W. Michigan Avenue and N. Jackson Street. Read on...

Alexa Markham is now on the job as the Parks and Recreation Department's new Senior Citizen Activity Coordinator and Nixon Pool Supervisor. Read on...

The firefighters raised $3,500 to buy 180 coats to distribute to three Jackson area schools. Read on...

Changes to special assessments, a new Popeyes restaurant, and board/commission appointments were all voted on at this meeting. Read on...

At their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Jackson City Council approved a contract for Matthew Hagerty to serve as the new City Attorney. Read on...

The City of Jackson is welcoming a new leader to Downtown Jackson! Cory Mays recently came on board as the Executive Director of the Jackson Downtown Development Authority. Read on...

The City, which hasn’t undergone a large-scale website redesign in five years, benefited from a FREE redesign. Read on...

The B2 Watchers are an active neighborhood watch group in Jackson's Second Ward that's making a difference in the community. Read on...

Is all of Jackson's investment going to the downtown area over neighborhoods? New data from the City of Jackson takes a look at where the investment is really going. Read on...

A group called YPOP is making a difference in the City of Jackson by revitalizing vacant lots on the city's south side with gardens and educational programs. Read on...

The award from the Government Finance Officers Association reflects the strength of the City's finances and means an improved bond rating for the City. Read on...