Now More Residents Can Run For City Council
The requirement to run for office is now that you must be a City resident for one year before the date of the election.
Calling All Candidates for City Council
If you’re considering running for one of 3 open seats in the November, 2014 election, NOW is the time to get started ...
New Councilors Sworn-in
Mayor Becker and three new City Councilors Sworn-in...
Jacksonville’s City Council and Mayor Results
The votes are in (although unofficial until November 26)...
City Council Split on MRA “Advisory” Vote
On September 6, a slim Council majority voted not to send a proposed watershed land swap deal...
Citywide Yard Sale THIS Weekend!
September 10 & 11 are the Citywide Yard Sale days - and the City has set some new rules...
City Council July 5 Meeting Summary
July 5th's City Council Meeting covered the appeal of developer Todd Zitner for a housing unit and an appeal by resident Marta Lyons on Frau Kemmling...
Jacksonville City Council Minutes 2.15.2011
Minutes are supplemented by electronic recordings of the meeting, which may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder.
Jacksonville City Council Minutes 2.1.2011
This Final Action Agenda/Minutes is supplemented by electronic recordings of the meeting, which may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder.
Jacksonville Oregon City Council Agenda and Minutes 1 4 2011
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Schatz Survives Recall by 2-1 Margin
The final numbers indicate that the recall generated a 46% voter turnout with 929 of Jacksonville’s 2024 registered voters participating.
City Council Official Agenda for Jan 18 Meeting
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Letter to the Editor Re: Recall
Terry Moore copied the Review on this email sent to Hubert Smith on Jan. 13.
Study Session Yields Valuable Input on Future Role of City Administrator
Just a week after being sworn-in, Mayor Paul Becker presided over his first City Council study session to gain a clearer picture of how city staff, the public and council feel about filling the soon-to-be vacant City Administrator (CA) position.
Letter to the Editor from Mike Tupper Re: Recall Petition
When you don't agree with public officials you vote them out of office, the recall process should be used only when an official does something illegal...
Smith Attack Lacks Facts
The underlying theme of the recall effort being led by Hubert Smith is that Jacksonville has residents ready, willing and to able support a volunteer fire department. On the contrary, those Smith snidely claims will put down their lattes and glasses of pinot noir and pick up a fire ladder are too busy with family, career and other volunteer work to do so.
Letter to the Editor Re: Recall Vote
Seems to me the recall organizers are out of touch with the community. I am a homeowner in Jacksonville for 13 years and I appreciate the Fire Department services...
Letter to the Editor Re: Recall Vote, Fire Department Funding
Councilwoman Donna Schatz has served the city of Jacksonville faithfully and diligently. She deserves to remain in office. I am voting NO on this recall...
A Shining Moment
A Shining and Defining Moment – How the Battle for a Council Seat Ends Heroically with Jacksonville a Winner!
Letter to the Editor Re: Recall Petition, Fire Department Funding
The peaceful community of Jacksonville is in real turmoil because of Hube Smith's irrational and expensive recall efforts.
Letter read to City Council on January 4 by Whitman Parker
January 4, 2011
To: The Jacksonville City Council
Paul Becker, Christina Duanne, Paul Hayes, Jim Lewis
Donna Schatz, Dan Winterburn
CC: City Administrator Paul Wyntergreen, Jan Garcia, Fire Chief Arnold
From: Whitman Parker
In December, 2010, I was involved in an email discussion with Hubert Smith during which time I challenged him to provide the City Council with a list of […]
Letter to the Editor Re: Petition to Recall Jacksonville Mayor, City Councilor
Mayor Bruce Garrett’s resignation in the face of the recall attempt marked a sad day for the City of Jacksonville.
City Council Minutes for 12.16.2010
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City Council Minutes for 12.07.2010
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Breaking News 1.4.2011
Paul Becker named new Mayor and David Jesser as new Councilor. Nice council meeting with lots of passion - read more soon at www.thejacksonvillereview.com
Letter from Councilor Donna Schatz in response to recall
I’ve had the privilege of serving as one of your City Councilors since 1995 and am proud of my many accomplishments, including representing the best interests of the seniors in our community and preserving and enhancing open space and parkland. Likewise, my goal is to represent the best wishes of the majority of voters.
On January […]
Jesser Makes Case as Best Choice for Replacement Councilor
Local business owner requests consideration for appointment to vacant City Council seat.
Our Firemen Saved My Life
I have some personal experience with regard to the professionalism of the Jacksonville Fire Department and their emergency response team.
Letter to the Editor from Charlie Wilson re: Fire Department funding
A little history might help put the Jacksonville Department level of service and funding issues in perspective.
Letter from Bob Kingsnorth re: Fire Department funding
Fire department staffing and funding depends on the desired “service level” and what are you personally willing to pay...
THE FUTURE OF OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT?
Please read first two recent Letters to the Editor upon which the following commentary is based:
Letter from Mr. Hubert Smith regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire Department
Letter from Mr. Dick Ames regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire department
My Fellow Residents and Neighbors:
A casual reading of Mr. Smith’s letter might lead one to conclude […]
Letter from Mr. Dick Ames regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire department
I am deeply concerned about the movement that is under way to reshape our Fire Department from the current structure of six professional fire service members, augmented with interns and volunteers, to a volunteer fire department. While I respect and support the work and dedication of volunteers and what they accomplish, I strongly believe that an all-Volunteer Fire Department will place our citizens and neighbors at risk.
Letter from Mr. Hubert Smith regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire Department
A National Fire Protection Assn report tabulates the median number of paid firefighters for populations of 25,000 to 49,999 at 1.27 persons. The result of a nationwide survey, this gives an idea of the most common staffing levels however it does not reflect a recommendation by the NFPA. Jacksonville now has 6 full-time equivalent firefighters and the department has projected an 11-person department by FY 2013-2014. This would take the present $541,000 fire budget to $1,400,000 by FY 2012-2013.
DO NOT SIGN THE PETITION!
Guest Opinion by Tony Hess
Vacant City Council Seat Filled
The City Council voted to appoint Jerry Mathern to fill a vacant council seat until January 1, 2011.