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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. 


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City Clerk Office Fall 2020

Jackson City Clerk's Office open for pre-election services on Saturday, Oct. 31

Posted on: October 30, 2020
City Hall ballot drop box

How to submit an absentee ballot at Jackson City Hall

Posted on: October 21, 2020
Pumpkins and lights on Halloween

City of Jackson recommendations for safe Halloween celebrations

Posted on: October 13, 2020
Leaf vacuum machine and leaf pile

Loose leaf collection begins Monday, Nov. 2 in City of Jackson

Posted on: October 13, 2020
MLK Drive in Jackson

Jackson City Council officially creates MLK Corridor Improvement Authority

Posted on: October 28, 2020
Intersection of Stonewall/Horton/Fourth

Intersection of Fourth-Stonewall-Horton closing for tree removal on Wednesday, Oct. 28

Posted on: October 26, 2020
Jackson City Council 10-27-20 meeting

Jackson City Council Oct. 27, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: October 27, 2020
HRC logo

Human Relations Commission releases election civility statement

Posted on: October 23, 2020
MLK Center ribbon cutting

Completion of MLK Center renovation project celebrated with ribbon cutting event

Posted on: October 23, 2020
City Hall Oct. 2020

City of Jackson receives award for financial reporting

Posted on: October 21, 2020
Take Me Home Program logo

New program helps police department identify missing people with communication difficulties

Posted on: October 20, 2020
Bikers and runners on the MMLK Equality Trail

City receives State grant to provide lighting on MLK Equality Trail

Posted on: October 14, 2020
Hand filling out an absentee ballot

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

Posted on: September 11, 2020
BALLOT PROPOSALS

Learn about two City Charter amendments going before voters in the Nov. election

Posted on: September 10, 2020
City Council meeting in MLK Center pavilion.

Jackson City Council Meeting Oct. 13, 2020

Posted on: October 13, 2020
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City expands assistance for residents with unpaid water bills

Posted on: September 30, 2020
Loomis Park promo slide

Learn about proposed plans for new Loomis Park playground

Posted on: September 29, 2020
City of Jackson Youth Council Graphic

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

Posted on: September 24, 2020
Census sign

Be counted! Respond to the U.S. Census

Posted on: September 9, 2020
Proposed new playground at Loomis Park

Improvements planned for Loomis Park & Boos Community Center

Posted on: September 23, 2020
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Fall Hydrant Flushing Program begins Sept. 21

Posted on: September 11, 2020
Jackson racial equity efforts graphic

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

Posted on: September 9, 2020
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Jackson City Council Sept. 8, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: September 8, 2020
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Fall 2020 Newsletter now available!

Posted on: September 4, 2020
Storm drain

Protect waterways: How to be storm drain savvy

Posted on: August 31, 2020
Pavement on Durand St.

Neighborhood street resurfacing project continues this fall

Posted on: August 31, 2020
tap water

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

Posted on: August 20, 2020
No smoking in Jackson parks graphic

Smoking ban in Jackson parks and cemeteries begins

Posted on: August 14, 2020
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Jonathan Greene is Jackson's new City Manager

Posted on: August 12, 2020
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Jackson City Council Aug. 11 Meeting

Posted on: August 11, 2020
A block of buildings on MLK Drive in Jackson

Learn about the proposed MLK Corridor Improvement Authority

Posted on: July 6, 2020
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Bucky Harris Park recognized by National Park Service for Underground Railroad History

Posted on: August 7, 2020
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In-person Administrative Hearings Bureau meetings resume in Aug.

Posted on: August 3, 2020
HRC logo

Human Relations Commission looking for new members

Posted on: July 29, 2020
Where to not place election signs

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

Posted on: July 28, 2020
City Property Sales promotional graphic

New website launched for City property sales

Posted on: July 27, 2020
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Help available for Jackson residents behind on water bills

Posted on: July 22, 2020
HRC events canceled

Back to School Blast and Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Posted on: July 21, 2020
HRC logo

Human Relations Commission releases anti-racism statement

Posted on: July 20, 2020
Special event graphic

City stresses the importance of special event approval process

Posted on: July 20, 2020
July 14 City Council Meeting

Jackson City Council Meeting July 14, 2020

Posted on: July 14, 2020
A downed tree blocks Maple Ave. in Jackson

City crews work to clean up after storm downs trees and branches

Posted on: July 13, 2020
Census video image

Jackson community leaders want you to "be counted" in the 2020 Census!

Posted on: July 10, 2020
Workers at the Boos Center

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

Posted on: July 9, 2020
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Jackson City Hall reopens to the public following COVID-19 closure

Posted on: July 8, 2020
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Greenwood Avenue and traffic circle now open to traffic!

Posted on: July 2, 2020
2019 Water Quality Report next to a mailbox.

2019 Water Quality Report being mailed to homes

Posted on: June 30, 2020
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Learn about the City's fireworks laws ahead of Independence Day

Posted on: June 29, 2020
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Reduce the cost of blight violation fines by working with the City

Posted on: June 29, 2020
Housing

Deadline extended for property owners to register housing rentals

Posted on: May 29, 2020
Exercise classes promo image

Outdoor exercise classes planned by Parks and Recreation Dept.

Posted on: June 22, 2020
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Black Lives Matter mural painted in Downtown Jackson

Posted on: June 18, 2020
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Jackson celebrates Juneteenth 2020 with special video tribute

Posted on: June 19, 2020
E. High Street mural

Racism declared a public health crisis in Jackson

Posted on: June 17, 2020
Jackson City Counil 6-16-20 meeting

Jackson City Council June 16, 2020 meeting

Posted on: June 16, 2020
MLK Project area

MLK Drive construction project begins Monday, June 15

Posted on: June 15, 2020
COVID-19 relief for Jackson residents

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

Posted on: June 12, 2020
Police reopening graphic

Jackson Police Dept. reopening lobby to residents on Monday, June 15

Posted on: June 11, 2020
New parks and rec logo image

REVISED: Parks and Recreation reopening plan

Posted on: June 3, 2020
Pride flag in Downtown Jackson

City of Jackson celebrates LGBTQ pride month

Posted on: June 8, 2020
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W. Franklin St. reconstruction project starts Monday, June 8

Posted on: June 5, 2020
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City's MLK Community Center getting new weight room thanks to donation from Alro Steel

Posted on: June 4, 2020
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City reacts to lifting of Stay Home order with partial City Hall reopening & business help

Posted on: June 3, 2020
Jackson City Hall with American flag

City changes blight enforcement to give residents more time to respond to violations

Posted on: June 3, 2020
Downtown skyline looking east in the summer

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

Posted on: June 3, 2020
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City of Jackson statement on planned protests in Jackson

Posted on: June 1, 2020
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Street & lane closures in Downtown Jackson start June 1 for railroad bridge replacement project

Posted on: May 29, 2020
Jackson City Council Meeting 5-27-20

Jackson City Council appoints new member to fill vacant Fifth Ward City Council seat

Posted on: May 27, 2020
Green space of the new Workers Memorial Park

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

Posted on: May 27, 2020
Jackson City Council 5-26 Meeting

Jackson City Council May 26, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: May 26, 2020
New parks and rec logo image

All recreation programs cancelled and Nixon Park pool closed for summer 2020 season

Posted on: May 22, 2020
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Memorial Day message from Mayor Derek Dobies

Posted on: May 22, 2020
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City proposes using federal funds to prevent foreclosures, evictions and water shutoffs

Posted on: May 21, 2020
Louis Glick Highway Closed Graphic

Louis Glick Highway closing to traffic on Monday, May 18

Posted on: May 15, 2020
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Public Hearing planned for directing federal funds to COVID-19 response

Posted on: May 14, 2020
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Special COVID-19 newsletter available online

Posted on: April 13, 2020
Screenshot of the May 12, 2020 virtual City Council meeting

Jackson City Council May 12, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: May 12, 2020
Jackson City Hall with American flag

View the proposed 2020-21 City Budget

Posted on: May 12, 2020
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Jackson County law enforcement agencies record video memorial to honor fallen officers

Posted on: May 6, 2020
JCAN logo

COVID-19 response efforts making impact in Jackson

Posted on: April 17, 2020
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Virtual board and commission meetings continue

Posted on: May 4, 2020
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Mayor's 2020 Book of the Year Announcement

Posted on: April 29, 2020
Council 4-28-20 meeting

Jackson City Council April 28, 2020 meeting

Posted on: April 28, 2020
Ella Sharp Park Golf Course entrance

Ella Sharp Park Golf Course reopening Monday, April 27

Posted on: April 24, 2020
Exterior view of the Martin Luther King Community Center

COVID-19 testing site opening at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Posted on: April 24, 2020
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Jackson 2020 Census "Be Counted" Digital Town Hall

Posted on: April 22, 2020
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View plans for improving parks and trails in Jackson

Posted on: April 23, 2020
sharon slide

April 22 is Administrative Professionals Day in the City of Jackson

Posted on: April 22, 2020
PSA promotional graphic

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

Posted on: April 21, 2020
fire trucks with lights on lined up on a street

Jackson area public safety honors hospital workers with first responder parade

Posted on: April 19, 2020
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Spring Hydrant Flushing Program taking place April 13 to April 28

Posted on: April 10, 2020
Jackson City Council 4-14-20

Jackson City Council April 14, 2020 meeting

Posted on: April 14, 2020
officers stand in a line and salute.

Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial event canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Posted on: April 14, 2020
corona graphic 2

City leaders react to extension of "Stay Home" order, urge residents to follow order

Posted on: April 9, 2020
close up of homes

Rental housing inspections suspended in City of Jackson

Posted on: April 3, 2020
Jackson City Hall with American flag

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

Posted on: April 3, 2020
Lend a helping hand with JCAN

Jackson unites to meet community needs during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on: April 3, 2020
Annual Report Still

View the 2019 City of Jackson Annual Report

Posted on: April 2, 2020
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Be Counted in the 2020 U.S. Census!

Posted on: April 1, 2020
Council 3-31-20

Jackson City Council March 31, 2020 Meeting

Posted on: March 31, 2020
city hall

Regularly scheduled City Council meetings continue amid COVID-19 emergency

Posted on: March 30, 2020
New fire truck in Jackson

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

Posted on: March 25, 2020
corona graphic 2

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

Posted on: March 24, 2020
Council 3-23-20 meeting

City Council votes to extend Local State of Emergency

Posted on: March 23, 2020
Social distancing while using parks and trails

All playgrounds closed in City of Jackson due to combat spread of Coronavirus

Posted on: March 23, 2020
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City of Jackson launches Coronavirus section of City website

Posted on: March 19, 2020
Hand sanitizing station in the lobby of Jackson City Hall

Hand washing and sanitizing stations placed all over Jackson

Posted on: March 17, 2020
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Mayor Derek Dobies declares Local State of Emergency due to coronavirus

Posted on: March 17, 2020
City Hall closed sign on the doors of city hall

City Council meeting cancelled, City Hall & Police Dept. closed to public due to coronavirus crisis

Posted on: March 16, 2020
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City of Jackson taking action to stop spread of coronavirus

Posted on: March 13, 2020
Leaf vacuum equipment gets ready to suck up a pile of leaves

Loose leaf collection update

Posted on: March 6, 2020
Image of Mayor Dobies standing and speaking at the State of the city event.

Watch the 2020 State of the City Address

Posted on: February 28, 2020
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MLK Center closing for construction Saturday, Feb. 29

Posted on: February 25, 2020
Jackson City Council 2-25-20 meeting

Jackson City Council Feb. 25, 2020 meeting

Posted on: February 25, 2020
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What you should know about lead service line replacements in Jackson

Posted on: February 12, 2020
photo of three giant steel cranes in the middle of the Ella Sharp Park roundabout.

New sculptures installed in Ella Sharp Park roundabout

Posted on: February 7, 2020
the city council chambers full of people for a city council meeting

Jackson City Council Feb. 11, 2020 meeting

Posted on: February 11, 2020
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City of Jackson refutes claims made by corporate group about water rates

Posted on: February 10, 2020
City Hall winter spring

City of Jackson warns of email scam

Posted on: February 4, 2020
Image that says Celebrating Black History Month. It also includes a City of Jackson logo

City of Jackson celebrating Black History Month by recognizing important places

Posted on: February 3, 2020
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Jackson City Council Jan. 28, 2020 meeting

Posted on: January 28, 2020
City salt truck on a snowy road in Jackson

Preparing for wicked winter weather: How to help DPW crews keep roads safe this winter season

Posted on: January 17, 2020
Mayor Derek Dobies

Message from the Mayor: Residents needed to make an impact on City boards and commissions

Posted on: January 16, 2020
Photo of James Wagner

New Softball League Coordinator comes to City

Posted on: January 16, 2020
Patrica Gougeon stands on her front porch with stacks of home goods behind her.

Making houses into homes: Jackson non-profit helps those in need with free furniture and home goods

Posted on: January 15, 2020
Larry and Stephanie Pryor cut the ribbon at a ribbon cutting ceremony in the fall

From food cart to new restaurant: Pryor's BBQ House opens on City's south side

Posted on: January 14, 2020
Image of the Jackson City Council during a meeting in the City Council chamber

Jackson City Council Jan. 14, 2020 meeting

Posted on: January 14, 2020
photo of the front page of the 2020 winter newsletter

Winter 2020 City of Jackson Newsletter now available!

Posted on: January 13, 2020
A brick fire pit with a fire inside, covered by a metal mesh dome

New fire pit warming up Downtown Jackson

Posted on: January 7, 2020
Photo of Alexa Markham

New Senior Citizen Activity & Aquatics Coordinator comes to City

Posted on: January 7, 2020
Photo of New Jackson City Attorney Matthew Hagerty

New City Attorney hired for City of Jackson

Posted on: November 27, 2019
Corys Mays stands in Downtown Jackson and smiles

City of Jackson welcomes new Executive Director of Jackson Downtown Development Authority

Posted on: November 19, 2019
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City of Jackson launches redesigned website and new resident communication system!

Posted on: November 15, 2019
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City of Jackson receives financial reporting award

Posted on: October 3, 2019