MEETING NOTICES: Public Arts Commission and Human Relations Commission meetings rescheduled

The Public Arts Commission Meeting planned for Tuesday, Feb. 19 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26. 

The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and takes place in the City Council Chambers of Jackson City Hall.  

The Human Relations Commission...

2019 State of the City Address set for Feb. 20 at MLK Center

Last year, Mayor Derek Dobies was the first Mayor of Jackson to deliver a State of the City Address. That tradition continues in 2019, with the second annual State of the City taking place at the Martin Luther King Community Center on Wednesday, February ...

Councilmember Dancy holding Second Ward neighborhood meeting Feb. 21

Neighbors in Jackson’s Second Ward have an opportunity to talk with their City Council representative and learn about the latest news in the neighborhood. Councilmember Freddie Dancy has organized a neighborhood meeting for the Second Ward on Th...

Jackson City Council passes new ordinance to help displaced renters

The Jackson City Council has enacted a pioneering ordinance to help renters in the City of Jackson who have been forced from their homes because of dangerous living conditions.

At their Feb. 12 meeting, council members gave final approval to the Relocation...

Special City Council meeting planned for Feb. 28 to consider renaming Francis Street for MLK

A special meeting of the Jackson City Council has been organized for Thursday, Feb. 28. The meeting was organized to hold a public hearing to consider the renaming of Francis Street, from Cooper Street to the city limits in honor of Martin Luther King.

The...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council Meeting Feb. 12

Watch this video to see what was decided at the Tuesday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Jackson City Council. 

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Celebrating Black History Month in Jackson

February is Black History Month! 

The City of Jackson is celebrating by honoring African American residents from Jackson's past and present.

Throughout February 2019, Assistant to the City Manager Amber Clark and Public Information Officer Aaron Di...

Get involved with city government by joining a board or commission

The City of Jackson is currently accepting applications for the boards and commissions listed below. If you are interested in applying for an open position, click on this link for an application and follow the application submission procedures.  ...

Building Code Board of Examiners and Appeals meetings canceled

Meetings of the Building Code Board of Examiners and Appeals that were set to take place on Feb. 28 and March 28 have both been canceled. 

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the BCBA is happening Thursday, April 25 at 1 p.m.

2018 Income Tax forms now available

City of Jackson Income Tax forms are now posted on the City's website. 

Follow this link for the 2018 forms. 

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: Jackson City Council Meeting Jan. 29

Watch this video to see what the Jackson City Council decided at its Jan. 29 meeting. 

VIDEO: Road crews work hard to clear Jackson streets after major snow event

Watch this video for a behind the scenes look at snow removal efforts following a major snow event in Jackson. 

National Day of Racial Healing in Jackson

Mayor Derek Dobies has declared Tuesday Jan. 22, 2019 as the National Day of Racial Healing in the City of Jackson. Watch this video to see how the City is participating in this nationwide event. Click on this link to learn more about this effort.&nbs...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council Meeting Jan. 15

Road repair millages, a new traffic, and relocation assistance for displaced tenants were big topics of discussion at the Jan. 15 meeting of the Jackson City Council. Watch this video to see what was decided. 

Jackson: City of Sculptures! See the sculptures changing the visual landscape of the city

The City of Jackson recently saw two new sculptures put into place. One at the eastern gateway to Downtown, which was constructed by Edward "Steampunk Eddie" Thayer, and another at the new Kibby Road roundabout, which is a work by Mark Muhich. W...

Success through code compliance: How a Jackson couple took extra steps to restore historic home

The removal of decades-old siding is bringing a beautiful home on Jackson’s east side back to life.  “I am just glad it is going to be done the way we want it,” said Property Owner Chris Parker.  

When it was inspected in fall 2017, inspe...

VIDEO: Jackson firefighters help local kids with holiday shopping

Firefighters from the City of Jackson and Summit Township gathered at Walmart on Thursday Dec. 13 to help local kids with holiday shopping. Watch this video to see Jackson area firefighters make sure local kids have a happy holiday.

VIDEO: Jackson officers take kids holiday shopping for Heroes & Helpers

Officers from the Jackson Police Department spread some holiday cheer on Wednesday Dec 12, as they helped nine local kids with shopping at Target in Jackson! Watch this video to see all the action from the annual Heroes and Helpers event. 

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council Meeting Dec. 11

Marijuana ordinances, special tax assessments for street repairs, and a new roundabout were all up for consideration at the Tuesday Dec. 11 meeting of the Jackson City Council.  Watch this video to see what was decided. 

New human trafficking ordinances take effect Dec. 13

At their meeting on Nov. 13, 2018, the Jackson City Council approved an ordinance that requires certain establishments in the City of Jackson to display a human trafficking hotline poster. The ordinance takes effect Dec. 13, 2018. Not displaying this post...

VIDEO: Jackson firefighters train on new ladder truck

 Crews from the Jackson Fire Department have been training on their new ladder truck. 

 The state-of-the-art truck can extend 95 feet, reaching the seventh floor of a building. This will be very useful for high rise rescues and h...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council meeting Nov. 27

Watch this video to find out what happened at the special meeting of the Jackson City Council on Nov. 27. 

Jackson Police Department looking for reserve officers

The City of Jackson Police Department is looking for community members interested in becoming reserve officers.  Reserves are volunteers who assist the Jackson Police Department serving the citizens of Jackson.  Reserves may assist regul...

Get involved with City government by joining a board or commission

The City of Jackson is currently accepting applications for the following boards and commissions: 

BUILDING BOARD CODE OF APPEALS:

There are currently two vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals.  We are in need of two citizens. &a...

New fire truck arrives at Jackson Fire Department

 A new fire truck is reporting for duty at the Jackson Fire Department. The new “Tower 8” rig arrived at the fire department on Tuesday Nov. 6 after more than a year of planning. This is the first ladder truck the department h...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council meeting Oct. 9

Watch this video to see what the Jackson City Council voted on at the Oct. 9, 2018 meeting: