WELCOME TO 2024 EVERYONE. It’s always a bittersweet moment saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new. We are another year older, but hopefully starting the next twelve months fresh and renewed. 2023 was a quiet, but a busy year. I would like to briefly […]
May 1, 2020
BUDGET MESSAGE
2020-2021
Welcome to the Budget Committee meetings for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It is our privilege to present the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
We understand there are potential budgetary impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic. […]
Community Involvement is an important value for the City of Jacksonville. Recently, the City established a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a five-member group of Jacksonville citizens, to review and to draft possible changes to Chapter One of the Comprehensive Plan, Citizen […]
A town hall meeting will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 to discuss the livelihood of our Fire and Police Departments. This is the chance for the public to speak regarding their views and needs for City Services.
The requirement to run for office is now that you must be a City resident for one year before the date of the election.
THERE WILL BE NO SUBMITTAL OR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR PLANNING APPLICATIONS DURING THESE TWO DAYS.
The City of Jacksonville recently had a new 20-year Water Master Plan written, addressing planning...
In an unexpected move, the Jacksonville City Council voted 5-1 to move its city offices to the Historic Courthouse...
Minutes are supplemented by electronic recordings of the meeting, which may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder.
This Final Action Agenda/Minutes is supplemented by electronic recordings of the meeting, which may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder.
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Terry Moore copied the Review on this email sent to Hubert Smith on Jan. 13.
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...
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.
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...
A Shining and Defining Moment – How the Battle for a Council Seat Ends Heroically with Jacksonville a Winner!
The peaceful community of Jacksonville is in real turmoil because of Hube Smith's irrational and expensive recall efforts.
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 […]
Mayor Bruce Garrett’s resignation in the face of the recall attempt marked a sad day for the City of Jacksonville.
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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
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 […]
Local business owner requests consideration for appointment to vacant City Council seat.
I have some personal experience with regard to the professionalism of the Jacksonville Fire Department and their emergency response team.
A little history might help put the Jacksonville Department level of service and funding issues in perspective.
Fire department staffing and funding depends on the desired “service level” and what are you personally willing to pay...
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
A casual reading of Mr. Smith’s letter might lead one to conclude […]
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.
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.
A restructuring of city staff positions after Planning Tech, Collin May resigned will save the taxpayers money.
At the start of the September 7 City Council meeting, Mayor Garrett recognized Kathy Tiller as an outstanding city employee.
Guest Opinion by Tony Hess
The City Council voted to appoint Jerry Mathern to fill a vacant council seat until January 1, 2011.