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Posted on: July 27, 2020

Summer 2020 City of Jackson Newsletter now available!

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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 pandemic, along with other news from your local government.

A digital copy of the newsletter is available on the City website.

⇐Previous In-person Administrative Hearings Bureau meetings resume in Aug.Next⇒ Human Relations Commission looking for new members

Other News in City News Stories

Fall Hydrant Flushing Program begins Sept. 27

Posted on: September 23, 2021

New pedestrian trail in Ella Sharp Park celebrated with ribbon cutting event

Posted on: September 13, 2021

City reveals two design concepts for official City Seal Redesign

Posted on: September 10, 2021

Jackson City Council Sept. 14, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: September 14, 2021

New affordable housing complex planned in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: September 15, 2021

New Active Aging Program launches for adult residents

Posted on: September 2, 2021

City Councilmember Will Forgrave holding neighborhood meeting for Sixth Ward on Wednesday, Sept. 15

Posted on: September 9, 2021

City of Jackson working with Anchor Initiative to redevelop the Hayes Hotel property

Posted on: August 31, 2021

Jackson Police Dept. launches new recruit program

Posted on: August 26, 2021

$1.5 million going to gun violence prevention program in Jackson

Posted on: August 18, 2021

Jackson welcomes Sergio Garcia as new Deputy Chief of Police

Posted on: August 19, 2021

Work to replace traffic signals on N. Wisner Street underway

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Jackson City Council Aug. 17, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Railroad crossings in Jackson shutting down for maintenance

Posted on: August 5, 2021

W. Franklin Street closing to traffic for home construction

Posted on: August 13, 2021

Have your say on what the new official City Seal will look like

Posted on: August 11, 2021

S. West Ave. closed to traffic for construction

Posted on: August 5, 2021

Recreation centers open to residents without power and water on Friday, Aug. 13

Posted on: August 13, 2021

Jackson City Council Aug. 10 meeting canceled, rescheduled to Aug. 17

Posted on: August 10, 2021

New mask requirement for all City of Jackson facilities

Posted on: August 9, 2021

MEETING UPDATE: Ward 2 neighborhood meeting canceled

Posted on: August 2, 2021

Election results for Aug. 3 Mayoral Primary Election

Posted on: August 2, 2021

New resident group formed to volunteer in Jackson parks

Posted on: July 8, 2021

Jackson moving forward with redesigning official City Seal

Posted on: June 30, 2021

MEETING UPDATE: July 27 community meeting canceled

Posted on: July 2, 2021

Jackson City Council July 13 Meeting

Posted on: July 13, 2021

City convening Construction Board of Appeals

Posted on: July 8, 2021

July 6th community meeting on using COVID-19 relief funds

Posted on: July 6, 2021

In-person City Council meetings resume

Posted on: July 13, 2021

Woof! Jackson's first dog park now open!

Posted on: June 28, 2021

COVID-19 Local State of Emergency ending in Jackson on Thursday, July 1

Posted on: June 30, 2021

Councilmember Dancy holding neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Second Ward

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Jackson Police Dept. lobby closing to public during front entrance construction

Posted on: June 23, 2021

Explanation of Nixon Water Park closure in summer 2021

Posted on: June 18, 2021

Jackson has most energy-efficient buildings for a small city in nation!

Posted on: June 16, 2021

Summer Newsletter Now Available!

Posted on: June 7, 2021

Three Jackson firefighters retire after 25 years of service

Posted on: June 7, 2021

2020 Water Quality Report being mailed to homes

Posted on: June 8, 2021

Jackson City Council June 8 Meeting

Posted on: June 8, 2021

Hearing planned as City seeks $3 million from State for lead service line replacements

Posted on: June 3, 2021

New community gardens bringing fresh produce to neighborhoods

Posted on: June 3, 2021

Habitat for Humanity making impact in Jackson neighborhoods

Posted on: June 2, 2021

Vaccine clinic at MLK Center gives 1,112 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2 months

Posted on: May 28, 2021

MLK Corridor Improvement Authority holds first official meeting

Posted on: May 26, 2021

New affordable housing complex opens in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: May 18, 2021

Jackson City Council May 25, 2021 virtual meeting

Posted on: May 25, 2021

Councilmember Will Forgrave holds neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Sixth Ward

Posted on: May 17, 2021

New trail under construction in Jackson to increase pedestrian access, create safe walks to school

Posted on: May 13, 2021

Jackson City Council holds Virtual Budget Workshop

Posted on: May 11, 2021

Jackson City Council May 11, 2021 Virtual Meeting

Posted on: May 11, 2021

Nixon Skate Park reopens for skateboarding fun

Posted on: May 7, 2021

Councilmember Dwyer Schlecte holds neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Fourth Ward

Posted on: May 6, 2021

City asks residents to be aware of grass cutting rules

Posted on: May 6, 2021

Spring Cleanup Events planned for Jackson residents

Posted on: May 4, 2021

Social district created for Downtown Jackson to help businesses and customers during pandemic

Posted on: April 28, 2021

Jackson City Council April 27, 2021 virtual meeting

Posted on: April 27, 2021

Bark! Construction on Jackson's first dog park begins with groundbreaking

Posted on: April 23, 2021

Races set for Mayor and City Council races in 2021 elections

Posted on: April 22, 2021

Human Relations Commission releases statement on George Floyd murder verdict

Posted on: April 22, 2021

Street construction season starts with projects on Morrell and Clinton

Posted on: April 21, 2021

Councilmember Dancy hosts virtual neighborhood meeting for Jackson's Second Ward

Posted on: April 20, 2021

Spring Newsletter Now Available!

Posted on: April 15, 2021

Spring Hydrant Flushing Program underway

Posted on: April 15, 2021

Jackson City Council April 13 Virtual Meeting

Posted on: April 13, 2021

We're hiring! Seasonal part-time workers needed for Ella Sharp Park

Posted on: April 9, 2021

Our Town program serves 42,000 free meals, gives $420,000 to local businesses in 10 weeks

Posted on: April 9, 2021

Installing a fence? City launches new web page for fence permit information

Posted on: April 7, 2021

Racial Equity Commission holds first virtual public meeting

Posted on: April 1, 2021

Transgender Pride Flag flying in Downtown Jackson for International Transgender Day of Visibility

Posted on: March 31, 2021

Deadline to file paperwork to run in 2021 City Elections is Tuesday, April 20

Posted on: March 29, 2021

Human Relations Commission releases Anti-Hate statement on Asian American Issues

Posted on: March 25, 2021

Jackson City Council March 23 Virtual Meeting

Posted on: March 23, 2021

City of Jackson 2020 Income Tax Return due date extended

Posted on: March 23, 2021

Watch the 2021 State of the City Address from Mayor Derek Dobies

Posted on: March 17, 2021

Human Relations Commission hosts Virtual Vaccine Town Hall

Posted on: March 15, 2021

Section of Lansing Ave. closing to traffic for tree removals on Monday, March 15

Posted on: March 12, 2021

See the City of Jackson 2020 Annual Report

Posted on: March 10, 2021

Jackson City Council passes Fair Chance Housing Ordinance

Posted on: March 10, 2021

Jackson City Council March 9, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: March 9, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines available at MLK Center

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Our Town Meal Program serves 18,100 meals, gives $200K to local businesses in first 5 weeks

Posted on: March 4, 2021

Learn how to buy City-owned vacant lots and homes

Posted on: March 1, 2021

Jackson Youth Council holds first virtual meeting

Posted on: March 2, 2021

Jackson City Council Feb. 23, 2021 meeting

Posted on: February 23, 2021

New email address created for residents to submit comments for City Council meetings

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Efforts continue to help residents with unpaid water bills

Posted on: February 16, 2021

Jackson City Council Feb. 9, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: February 9, 2021

Open position on the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Posted on: February 4, 2021

City and Ella Sharp Museum collaborate on Black History Month Celebration

Posted on: January 27, 2021

Our Town Meal Distribution Program: How to get free meals

Posted on: January 27, 2021

Youth basketball program postponed to summer 2021

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Jackson City Council Jan. 26, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Help available for Jackson residents facing foreclosure

Posted on: January 21, 2021

City and Consumers Energy announce program to support local restaurants, provide meals to community

Posted on: January 19, 2021

Millennium Clock Tower tolls 188 times to remember residents lost to COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on: January 19, 2021

Jackson City Council Jan. 12, 2021 Meeting

Posted on: January 12, 2021

City of Jackson Winter Newsletter Now Available

Posted on: January 11, 2021

Jackson City Council Meeting Jan. 5, 2021

Posted on: January 5, 2021

Woof! City of Jackson announces creation of new dog park

Posted on: December 18, 2020

Latest information on COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson County

Posted on: December 17, 2020

Jackson School of the Arts moving downtown following purchase of City-owned property

Posted on: December 9, 2020

UPDATE: Leaf collection completed

Posted on: October 13, 2020

Jackson City Council Meeting Dec. 8, 2020

Posted on: December 8, 2020

Jackson firefighters train to keep rescue skills sharp

Posted on: December 3, 2020

1 million pounds of food distributed in community COVID-19 response

Posted on: November 23, 2020

Jackson City Council Nov. 24, 2020 meeting

Posted on: November 24, 2020

New roundabout opens at MLK Drive and Morrell Street

Posted on: November 23, 2020

See inside the new Dept. of Public Works Operations Center

Posted on: November 13, 2020

Jackson City Council Meeting Nov. 10, 2020

Posted on: November 10, 2020

New historical marker honors Jackson's anti-slavery history

Posted on: October 30, 2020

Jackson City Council officially creates MLK Corridor Improvement Authority

Posted on: October 28, 2020

Improvements planned for Loomis Park & Boos Community Center

Posted on: September 23, 2020

Two City Charter amendments approved by Jackson voters in Nov. election

Posted on: November 4, 2020

Jackson City Council Oct. 27, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: October 27, 2020

Human Relations Commission releases election civility statement

Posted on: October 23, 2020

Completion of MLK Center renovation project celebrated with ribbon cutting event

Posted on: October 23, 2020

City of Jackson receives award for financial reporting

Posted on: October 21, 2020

How to vote using an absentee ballot in the City of Jackson

Posted on: September 11, 2020

New program helps police department identify missing people with communication difficulties

Posted on: October 20, 2020

City receives State grant to provide lighting on MLK Equality Trail

Posted on: October 14, 2020

Jackson City Council Meeting Oct. 13, 2020

Posted on: October 13, 2020

Local high school students may now apply to serve on the first-ever Jackson Youth Council

Posted on: September 24, 2020

Be counted! Respond to the U.S. Census

Posted on: September 9, 2020

Fall Hydrant Flushing Program begins Sept. 21

Posted on: September 11, 2020

City Council creates Racial Equity Commission, Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Posted on: September 9, 2020

Jackson City Council Sept. 8, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: September 8, 2020

Fall 2020 Newsletter now available!

Posted on: September 4, 2020

Protect waterways: How to be storm drain savvy

Posted on: August 31, 2020

Neighborhood street resurfacing project continues this fall

Posted on: August 31, 2020

City proposes using more federal funds to help residents with unpaid water bills

Posted on: August 20, 2020

Smoking ban in Jackson parks and cemeteries begins

Posted on: August 14, 2020

Jonathan Greene is Jackson's new City Manager

Posted on: August 12, 2020

Jackson City Council Aug. 11 Meeting

Posted on: August 11, 2020

Learn about the proposed MLK Corridor Improvement Authority

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Bucky Harris Park recognized by National Park Service for Underground Railroad History

Posted on: August 7, 2020

In-person Administrative Hearings Bureau meetings resume in Aug.

Posted on: August 3, 2020

Human Relations Commission looking for new members

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Reminder: Do not place election signs on City property or along streets

Posted on: July 28, 2020

New website launched for City property sales

Posted on: July 27, 2020

Human Relations Commission releases anti-racism statement

Posted on: July 20, 2020

City stresses the importance of special event approval process

Posted on: July 20, 2020

Response fund distributes 170k pounds of food, 132k basic need items with help from City of Jackson

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Jackson City Hall reopens to the public following COVID-19 closure

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Greenwood Avenue and traffic circle now open to traffic!

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Learn about the City's fireworks laws ahead of Independence Day

Posted on: June 29, 2020

Reduce the cost of blight violation fines by working with the City

Posted on: June 29, 2020

Black Lives Matter mural painted in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Jackson celebrates Juneteenth 2020 with special video tribute

Posted on: June 19, 2020

Racism declared a public health crisis in Jackson

Posted on: June 17, 2020

Jackson City Council June 16, 2020 meeting

Posted on: June 16, 2020

MLK Drive construction project begins Monday, June 15

Posted on: June 15, 2020

City of Jackson residents may now apply for COVID-19 relief through Community Action Agency

Posted on: June 12, 2020

REVISED: Parks and Recreation reopening plan

Posted on: June 3, 2020

City of Jackson celebrates LGBTQ pride month

Posted on: June 8, 2020

W. Franklin St. reconstruction project starts Monday, June 8

Posted on: June 5, 2020

City's MLK Community Center getting new weight room thanks to donation from Alro Steel

Posted on: June 4, 2020

Jackson has most energy-efficient buildings for a small city in the nation

Posted on: June 3, 2020

City reacts to lifting of Stay Home order with partial City Hall reopening & business help

Posted on: June 3, 2020

City of Jackson statement on planned protests in Jackson

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Street & lane closures in Downtown Jackson start June 1 for railroad bridge replacement project

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Memorial Day message from Mayor Derek Dobies

Posted on: May 22, 2020

City creates new public park on S. MLK Drive named "Workers Memorial Park"

Posted on: May 27, 2020

COVID-19 response efforts making impact in Jackson

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Mayors of Jackson & Lansing join forces for "Stay Home, Stay Safe" PSA

Posted on: April 21, 2020

Jackson area public safety honors hospital workers with first responder parade

Posted on: April 19, 2020

Jackson City Council April 14, 2020 meeting

Posted on: April 14, 2020

City of Jackson receiving $700,000 from federal government for COVID-19 response

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Jackson unites to meet community needs during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on: April 3, 2020

City of Jackson and Summit Township firefighters join forces to fight Coronavirus

Posted on: March 25, 2020

City responds to Governor's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order

Posted on: March 24, 2020

City Council votes to extend Local State of Emergency

Posted on: March 23, 2020