Affordable housing project planned in Jackson neighborhood

Plans for an affordable housing project were unveiled Monday, June 17 by the City of Jackson and several community partners. The City is working with Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity and Community Action Agency to build 14 new homes for low-to-moderat...

Steward Ave. closed for construction

A major roadway near Downtown Jackson is receiving long-awaited attention. Steward Avenue from Wildwood Avenue to W. Ganson Street will be closed to through traffic staring Monday, June 17 so crews can replace a water main under the street and repair dama...

Jackson City Council June 11, 2019 meeting

Stopping gun violence, supporting LGBTQ rights, and a new traffic circle. Watch this video to see what was decided at the June 11, 2019 Jackson City Council meeting.

E. Ganson St. closed on Jackson's east side for three weeks

E. Ganson Street at Edgewood Street will be closed starting Monday, June 10 and lasting the next three weeks.

This is part of ongoing work to replace a water main in this east side neighborhood near Loomis Park.

The intersection will be completely shut do...

Gun Violence Awareness Day in Jackson

Mayor Derek Dobies has signed a Mayoral Proclamation that declares June 7, 2019 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Jackson. In this video Mayor Dobies talks about what the City of Jackson is doing to stop gun violence in the community. 

New recreation activities added to Blackman Park in Downtown Jackson

Fun for the whole family can now be found in a popular park in Downtown Jackson. The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has completed the installation of new recreation activities in Horace Blackman Park.

You’ve heard of a seesaw, bu...

June is LGBTQ Pride Month in City of Jackson

Mayor Derek Dobies has signed a Mayoral Proclamation that declares June, 2019 as LGBTQ Pride Month in the City of Jackson. 

Watch this video to learn more about Pride Month and ongoing efforts to make Jackson a more inclusive city. 

Fourth Street construction project repaving street, redesigning intersections

The City of Jackson Engineering Division is preparing for a large construction project that will impact a busy roadway on the City’s southwest side. Starting Monday, June 3, crews will begin work on Fourth Street, focusing on replacing pavement ...

City Council passes ordinance that allows harm reduction effort in Jackson

The City of Jackson is supporting a new effort that intends to battle the opioid epidemic and stop the spread of infectious disease in the city. At its Tuesday, May 28 meeting, the Jackson City Council passed the final adoption of an ordinance that allows...

Jackson City Council May 28, 2019 Meeting

Watch this video to see what was approved at the May 28, 2019 meeting of the Jackson City Council. 

Crews to fully reconstruct portion of Second Street in Jackson

Efforts to repair streets and replace aging infrastructure are ramping up in the City of Jackson. Construction on a residential street in Jackson’s Under the Oaks neighborhood is set to begin Tuesday, May 28. One block of Second Street between W...

New rules for fireworks use in City of Jackson

As Jackson residents plan summer holiday celebrations, they will want to be aware of new rules about fireworks. In December, 2018, Gov. Rick Snyder signed new rules for using fireworks in Michigan. The Jackson City Council changed the City of Jackson&...

Jackson Police Dept. giving out free gun locks to community

In an effort to encourage responsible gun ownership, the Jackson Police Department is providing free gun locks to the Jackson community. The gun locks are made available through Project ChildSafe, a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation to pr...

Jackson City Council Meeting May 14, 2019

Watch this video to see what was decided at the May 14, 2019 meeting of the Jackson City Council. 

Groundbreaking event for The 200 development

Construction on The 200 mixed-use development officially began Tuesday, May 14 with a groundbreaking event in downtown Jackson. The four story building located at the corner of Pearl and Jackson will feature 86 apartments with commercial space on the firs...

Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial held in downtown Jackson

The Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial was held on Wednesday, May 8 in downtown Jackson. 

The annual memorial honors fallen officers from the Jackson area. 

It's a collaboration of the Jackson Police Department, the Jackson County Sheriff's ...

Assessor's Office conducting photo survey of Jackson homes this spring/summer

The City of Jackson Assessor's Office is conducting a photo survey of Jackson homes this spring/summer season. 

City staff will be going out in neighborhoods across Jackson in marked city vehicles to take photos of residential properties. ...

Construction on four Jackson streets taking place in May

Construction on four City of Jackson streets is set to start within the next week. The streets are located in downtown Jackson and in a north side neighborhood.

The first two streets getting attention haven’t seen substantial repairs in decades. ...

CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS: April 23 meeting

What to do with the State of Michigan Lead Copper Rule Water Rate Increase was the main topic of discussion at last night's council meeting. Watch this video to see what was considered by the council. 

City of Jackson 2018 Annual Report ready to view

The City of Jackson 2018 Annual Report has been accepted and placed on file by the Jackson City Council. 

The annual report highlights the accomplishments and innovations of City leaders and departments over the past year. 

The report can ...

City of Jackson wins tap water taste test award

The City of Jackson is raising a glass to a special award that honors the tastiness of our drinking water. At its annual Spring Regional Meeting in Livonia on April 9, the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association awarded the City of Jackso...

Spring newsletter going out to Jackson residents

The Spring 2019 newsletter is being mailed out to City of Jackson residents. Residents can now look forward to getting the latest news from the City of Jackson once a season. 

The spring issue contains information about new features at parks, road...

CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS: April 9 meeting

Watch this video to see what was decided at the April 9 meeting of the Jackson City Council. 

Income Tax Division: Self-prepared City tax returns cannot be e-filed, must be mailed in

With the 2018 tax year filing deadline approaching, the City of Jackson Income Tax Division would like to remind filers that the computer program Turbo Tax does not electronically file your tax return. Many pop-up, or mall tax preparers also do not file e...

City receives award for downtown street conversion

Major changes to the way residents move around Downtown Jackson is getting statewide attention. At its 3^rd Annual Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 4, the Lansing-Jackson Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers honored the City of Jackson and th...

"Evicted" named Mayor's 2019 Book of the Year

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

Watch this video learn more about this year's selection. 

CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS: March 26 meeting

Watch this video to see what was decided at the March 26 meeting of the Jackson City Council. 

Road construction season starts with street resurfacing in west side neighborhood

The City of Jackson is getting an early start on road construction season. On Thursday, March 21, crews will continue efforts to resurface three neighborhood streets on Jackson’s west side.

These streets are currently in poor condition and have not receive...

Home makeover: Family's house rehabbed by the City of Jackson

The Bentley family has lived in a two story house on Merriman Street in Jackson for 12 years. While it is a familiar setting, they’re now seeing it with new eyes following a big makeover. “It’s like a whole new house,&rdq...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council Meeting March 12

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

Jackson City Council unanimously approves resolution to rename Francis Street for Martin Luther King

At Thursday night’s special City Council meeting, the Jackson City Council unanimously approved a resolution to rename Francis Street, from Cooper Street to South Street, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. The street will soon be known as Martin Luther Ki...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson City Council Meeting Feb. 26

Watch this video to see what was decided at the Feb. 26 meeting of the Jackson City Council. 

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...

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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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.  ...

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...