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Resident input needed for new Jackson Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Residents can help craft the future of parks and recreation in Jackson. The new City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Master Plan is moving forward with a public review period from Sunday, Dec. 3 to Wednesday, Jan. 3. 

A draft of the Master Plan ca...

Swearing-In Ceremony planned for Jackson Mayor, City Councilmembers

Jackson’s Mayor and four City Councilmembers are getting ready to start their new terms following the Nov. election and a recent appointment. A Swearing-In Ceremony is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. at Jackson City Hall for the officials...

City Council appoints Shalanda Hunt to vacant Ward 5 seat

Jackson’s Fifth Ward has a new City Council representative. At a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 27, the City Council appointed Shalanda Hunt to the vacant Fifth Ward council seat. 

The seat was vacated in Sept. upon the resignation of former City...

Jackson City Council Nov. 28, 2023 meeting

A recording of the meeting can be viewed through the City YouTube page.

Donate toys at Jackson Police Dept. for annual Toys for Tots collection

Jackson residents wanting to donate toys for kids in need this holiday season have a convenient location to drop off donations. The Jackson Police Department headquarters at 216 E. Washington Ave. is a designated Toys for Tots drop off site. 

Toys...

Human Relations Commission looking for ex-officio members

The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is looking for three new members to fill ex-officio positions. The HRC advises and makes recommendations to City leaders concerning good human relations, combating discrimination within the community, a...

Jackson Entrepreneurial & Real Estate Fund Launched to Boost Small Business Growth

Loose Leaf Collection Program underway

Every neighborhood will see two rounds of leaf collection through Friday, Dec. 8.

Nov. 14, 2023 Jackson City Council meeting

The meeting can be viewed through the City's YouTube page.

Water Aerobics program change

Some Water Aerobics program dates for Fall-Winter 2023-24 have been moved from Jackson High School to Middle School at Parkside due to scheduling conflicts at the high school. 

The following program dates will now take place at Middle School at Pa...

New section of MLK Equality Trail back open after construction project

Jackson residents are enjoying a new surface to run, walk, and bike on following the completion of a construction project on the MLK Equality Trail. A half mile section of the City’s main pedestrian trail was closed for three months for a resurf...

Jackson launches 100 Homes Program to provide new housing for residents

100 new homes will be taking shape on vacant lots across the City of Jackson in the coming years, providing affordable housing for residents and rebuilding neighborhoods. The 100 Homes Program is now launching from the City of Jackson Community Developmen...

Getting around town with JATA

With more than 170,000 rides given already this year, the Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA) isn’t slowing down anytime soon.  “We are trending back to pre-pandemic levels having regained approximately 80 percent of riders,” said Patric...

Improving the City: 2023 street, park, trail and water improvement projects

The City of Jackson has been hard at work this year improving streets, parks, trails and water infrastructure for the community. Here is a breakdown of projects making an impact in neighborhoods across Jackson.

STREETS 

“Fix the roads” is a comment...

Fall 2023 City Newsletter now available!

The official City of Jackson newsletter is mailed to every address in the City Limits. Copies are available at City Hall. A digital version is available on the City website.

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2023 car seat inspection schedule

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 in 2022 to provide monthly car seat checks for the Jackson ar...

Jackson City Council meeting videos

Watch recordings of City Council meetings on the City website.