Mayor Derek Dobies will deliver his third State of the City Address at the Michigan Theatre in Downtown Jackson. 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...

The Jackson Police Dept. and Jackson County Sheriff's Office are looking for residents to join the 2020 Citizen Police Academy. 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...

Burtch will be leaving the City of Jackson toward the end of February 2020. He has been with the City for nearly nine years. 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...

Loose leaf collection will continue in the City of Jackson throughout the winter and into the spring when the weather permits. 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...

The City of Jackson wishes all of our neighbors a wonderful holiday season. Please enjoy this video of holiday lights all over Jackson and a greeting from the City Council. 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 City of Jackson Newsletter keeps residents up to date about what's happening in City government and all over the community. 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...

Federal funds will be used in the coming years to replace two aging railroad bridges in Downtown Jackson. Read on...

The 2018 Annual Report is now ready for residents to view on the City's website. Read on...

The Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association has honored the City of Jackson with the “Best Tasting Water” award in a regional competition. Read on...

Mayor Derek Dobies has selected the Pulitzer Prize winning book "Evicted" by Matthew Desmond as the 2019 Mayor's Book of the Year. Read on...