THE STATE OF THE CITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY: PART 2 – JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT – by Andrea Thompson

Jacksonville Review – June 2026

LAST MONTH, I highlighted the recent accomplishments of our Police Department and its strong commitment to community policing. This month, the focus turns to the Jacksonville Fire Department and the many programs and services it provides to educate residents and enhance safety throughout our community as we enter fire season. The […]

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Meet Your 2018 Candidates!

Donna Bowen – Jacksonville City Council

I am Donna Bowen, native Oregonian and resident of Jacksonville since 2008. I was a Vice President of Operations for various Brokerage firms including A.G. Edwards and Shearson, Lehman, Hutton, and American Express before retirement. I have also been a small business owner and until a few years ago, raised […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:16-07:00September 27th, 2018|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off on Meet Your 2018 Candidates!
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Election 2016: Meet the Candidates for Jacksonville City Council

The Candidates were asked: If elected to the Jacksonville City Council, what do you hope to accomplish over the next four years?

Steve Casaleggio – Candidate for City Council

To introduce: I’m Steve Casaleggio, candidate for City Councilor. My wife Susan and I made our commitment to Jacksonville by building our home here in 2005. We […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:09-07:00October 5th, 2016|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Election 2016: Meet the Candidates for Jacksonville City Council
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2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #5

5. POPULATION GROWTH: Jacksonville must plan for population growth based on allocation numbers determined by Jackson County. Based on current estimates, the City’s population could reach 3397 people by 2026. This 550 person increase over today’s 2840 residents (Portland State University 2013 estimate) would require the City to provide land capacity to accommodate approximately 250-300 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:39-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #5
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2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #4

4. COURTHOUSE COMPLEX: In July, 2014, the City Council voted to utilize up to $1,000,000 in funds from its Urban Renewal program to rehabilitate the city-owned historic courthouse complex. Preliminary plans call for turning a portion of the first floor into city offices. Do you feel this is the highest and best use of this […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:39-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #4
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2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #3

3. ECONOMIC VITALITY: Recent reports suggest that economic growth in Southern Oregon is lagging behind other parts of the state and much of the nation. As a City Councilor, what are you willing to advocate for that will help local business owners prosper, specifically in Jacksonville’s business district?

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2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #2

2. AREAS OF INTEREST: City Council standing committees include the Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC), Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Visitor Services Committee, Parking Commission, Transient Lodging Tax Committee, Public Safety Committee, and the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery Commission. Which standing commission/committee are you most-interested in serving-on as a member and as the City Council liaison […]

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2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #1

1. BACKGROUND: Tell us about yourself! Age? Occupation? Why are you running for City Council and what do you hope to accomplish, if elected? Is there one (or more) compelling issue you feel needs to be a City Council priority? What life and/or work experience has prepared you for this office?

By |2020-09-30T14:18:40-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #1
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Council Says “No” to Pot Dispensaries

At the April 15 meeting, after an hour of lively discussion on the topic of medical marijuana dispensaries, the City Council unanimously approved ...

By |2020-09-30T14:18:58-07:00April 19th, 2014|News, Now|Comments Off on Council Says “No” to Pot Dispensaries
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City Councilor Dan Winterburn Resigns Council Seat

At the January 21 City Council meeting, Council President David Jesser informed council that...

By |2020-09-30T14:19:08-07:00January 22nd, 2014|About Jacksonville, City Hall Happenings, News, Now|Comments Off on City Councilor Dan Winterburn Resigns Council Seat
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Jacksonville City Council Approves Contract for Sale/Swap with MRA

Funds from the sale of land are needed for various city projects...

By |2014-07-29T15:30:26-07:00October 3rd, 2012|About Jacksonville, City Hall Happenings, Featured Stories, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville City Council Approves Contract for Sale/Swap with MRA
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City Snapshot – October 2011

City Council Meeting – October 4:

City Planner Amy Stevenson presented a 3-D digital reconstruction of the downtown historic core that was done approximately five years ago by Epic Scan. Stevenson’s department intends to use the scans for presentation purposes for the city website and other purposes. In a related matter, Stevenson reported that two graduate students from […]

By |2014-07-29T15:36:33-07:00October 27th, 2011|About Jacksonville, City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on City Snapshot – October 2011
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