City Hall Happenings
Rising Costs of Fire Safety – by Andrea Thompson, Jacksonville City Councilor
Jacksonville Review – August 2022
If you ask residents what they enjoy most about living in our city, the answers are pleasantly varied. Some cite the small-town atmosphere or the presence of the Woodlands Trails system. […]
Considering a Museum – by Mayor Donna Bowen and City Councilor Ken Gregg
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – November 2021
This month, I would like to share my column space with City Councilor, Ken Gregg, who has served on Council since 2015. Ken is known and respected […]
Jacksonville City Council Emergency Safety Summary – by Andrea Thompson, City Councilor
When this edition comes out, it will be almost the anniversary of the Almeda Fire, a fire that transformed the face of the Rogue Valley and scarred all of us. If we had previously believed […]
Jacksonville COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
In cooperation with the Oregon Health Authority, the City of Jacksonville will facilitate a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Jacksonville New City Hall, 206 N 5th Street, Second Floor Assembly Room (ADA Accessible). […]
Go Bags – by Councilor Mike McClain
Wildfire Preparedness Update – July 2021
The Jacksonville City Council has identified emergency preparedness for wildfire as a key focus this year. The Council is working on several steps including revision of the Emergency Operations Plan, […]
Fireworks BANNED in Jacksonville
Due to extreme wildfire risks, fireworks are now banned on private and public property in Jacksonville.
Please see the below resolution passed on 6/29 by the City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-007
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CRITICAL FIRE DANGER […]
Wildfire Preparedness Update – by Andrea Thompson
The Jacksonville City Council has identified emergency preparedness for wildfires as a key focus this year. The Council is working on several steps including revision of the Emergency Operations Plan, a review of the Britt […]
Meet Your 2020 Jacksonville Candidates
2020 Jacksonville Election Results—Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Donna Bowen, Incumbent City Councilors Steve Casaleggio and Mike McClain and Andrea Lerner Thompson!
Donna Bowen – Mayor
As I sat down to write an introductory article of myself as a […]
Uplifting Times Ahead!
The long-awaited completion of an ADA-compliant elevator is now complete at New City Hall—also known as the Courthouse. The project, which cost approximately $300,000, was funded primarily through the city’s Urban Renewal program. The Review […]
Important News Regarding the August 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
The City of Jacksonville is closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments in Jackson County.
Due to rising cases, and Jackson County recently being added to the State of Oregon watch list, the Planning Commission Hearing scheduled for […]