News from Jacksonville, Oregon’s City Hall

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 […]

By |2026-05-28T14:33:15-07:00May 28th, 2026|City Hall Happenings, Featured Stories|0 Comments
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JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY EVACUATION FORUM – MAY 13

Jacksonville Review – May 2026

THE JACKSONVILLE Fire Department, Police Department, and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invite you to join us for an important Community Evacuation Forum on Wednesday, May 13, from 6-7pm, at the Jacksonville Fire Station, 180 N. 3rd Street.

The one-hour session is designed to provide critical information and open discussion on […]

By |2026-04-29T12:52:20-07:00April 29th, 2026|City Hall Happenings, Event News, Now|Comments Off on JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY EVACUATION FORUM – MAY 13
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THE STATE OF THE CITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY: PART 1 – JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT – by Andrea Thompson

Jacksonville Review – May 2026

AT A RECENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING, members of the public stepped forward to praise our Jacksonville Police Department. It is hard to imagine that not that long ago we were looking at the possibility of losing our department entirely and entering into a contract with Jackson County sheriffs. What a difference […]

By |2026-04-29T11:39:22-07:00April 29th, 2026|City Hall Happenings, Featured Stories|Comments Off on THE STATE OF THE CITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY: PART 1 – JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT – by Andrea Thompson
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CITIZENS FOR A SAFER JACKSONVILLE TOWN HALL MEETING ON MAY 19

Jacksonville Review – April 2026

GREETINGS TO ALL OUR NEIGHBORS! We are looking forward to welcoming Spring to our town, and it seems an appropriate time to provide everyone with an update of our 2026 goals and objectives, plans, and new ideas! With our new Police Chief, Matt Hannum, and a full staff of Police Officers, […]

By |2026-03-26T14:38:56-07:00March 26th, 2026|City Hall Happenings, Event News, Now|Comments Off on CITIZENS FOR A SAFER JACKSONVILLE TOWN HALL MEETING ON MAY 19
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CITY RECEIVES 2026 NATIONAL WILDFIRE MITIGATION AWARD

Jacksonville Review – April 2026

JACKSONVILLE was recently named the recipient of the 2026 National Wildfire Mitigation Award. This is the highest national honor one can receive for outstanding work and significant program impact in wildfire preparedness and mitigation. Established in 2014, the Wildfire Mitigation Awards are jointly sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters […]

By |2026-03-26T14:45:03-07:00March 26th, 2026|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on CITY RECEIVES 2026 NATIONAL WILDFIRE MITIGATION AWARD
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LOST PROPERTY!

Jacksonville Review – March 2026

HAVE YOU LOST or misplaced…or found any personal property lately? Please remember that the Jacksonville Police Department accepts found property and tries its best to find the owner of that property. They currently have bicycles, electronics, currency/coins, and other miscellaneous items in their possession and would love to reunite it with […]

By |2026-02-26T18:30:30-08:00February 26th, 2026|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on LOST PROPERTY!
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON GROWTH – by Andrea Thompson, Jacksonville City Councilor

Guest View – March 2026 Issue

IN A RECENT flurry of Facebook posts, many of us have seen questions about the City ‘s plans regarding a proposed Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) amendment. It’s clear from this energy that we all share a deep investment in Jacksonville’s future. To provide some clarity, here is some basic information […]

By |2026-02-26T11:41:01-08:00February 26th, 2026|City Hall Happenings, Publisher's View|Comments Off on SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON GROWTH – by Andrea Thompson, Jacksonville City Councilor
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JVILLE FIRE ACQUIRES NEW TYPE 3 WILDLAND FIRE ENGINE

Jacksonville Review – July 2025 Issue

THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has bolstered its firefighting capabilities with the recent acquisition of a new Type 3 wildland fire engine, provided by the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as part of the state’s Engine Program. This initiative, funded through Oregon’s 2021 Senate Bill 762, aims to enhance wildfire response […]

By |2025-06-30T19:07:55-07:00June 30th, 2025|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on JVILLE FIRE ACQUIRES NEW TYPE 3 WILDLAND FIRE ENGINE
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City Budget Letter FY 2025-2026

Mayor Donna Bowen, Councilors and Budget Committee Members and Citizens:

We are approaching the end of the FY 2024-2025 budget year and are presenting the proposed budget for FY 2025-2026. Since this process begins early in the spring, the final results of FY 2024-2025 and their impact on FY 2025-2026 in terms of cash and working […]

By |2025-05-29T13:39:29-07:00May 14th, 2025|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot|Comments Off on City Budget Letter FY 2025-2026
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JACKSONVILLE WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY OCTOBER 19

JACKSONVILLE IS EXTREMELY VULNERABLE TO WILDFIRES due to so many homes being in close proximity to woodlands and forests. Jacksonville is holding a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, October 19, from 9am-1pm, in the D Street parking lot. Residents may bring branches, leaves and other vegetation to be chipped and disposed of.

Three dumpsters will […]

By |2024-10-02T09:16:32-07:00September 27th, 2024|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on JACKSONVILLE WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY OCTOBER 19
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CITIZENS FOR A SAFER JACKSONVILLE UPDATE – by Cindy Rasmussen, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

Jacksonville Review – September 2024

WE HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL TOWN HALL meeting in July, and things are changing for the BETTER here in Jacksonville with regard to overall safety and enforcement issues.

You may have noticed white striping on feeder streets into downtown, as well as new, yellow center striping on our streets! Also “SLOW” signs […]

By |2024-08-30T14:47:29-07:00August 30th, 2024|City Hall Happenings, Now|1 Comment
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ADRIAN MC CULLY – JACKSONVILLE’S “WHIPPLEVILLE HERO”

Jacksonville Review – June 2024

ON MAY 7, Mayor Donna Bowen presented a very special Certificate of Bravery to Adrian McCully for keeping his neighbors safe from harm during the March 19 3-alarm house fire in the “Whippleville” neighborhood of Jacksonville.

The beautiful collection of homes designed and built by Roger Whipple, who lost his home in […]

By |2024-05-29T16:43:41-07:00May 29th, 2024|City Hall Happenings, Heroes and Achievers, Now|1 Comment
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JACKSONVILLE FIRE CHIEF WAYNE PAINTER RECEIVES STATE AWARD

Jacksonville Review – June 2024

ON MAY 7, at the regular City Council meeting, Jacksonville Fire Chief Wayne Painter received the State of Oregon’s Fire Chief’s Association Award of Excellence. The award was presented in honor of his vision, dedication, and professionalism. Painter was nominated for the award by City Councilor Andrea Thompson, who […]

By |2024-05-30T10:51:06-07:00May 29th, 2024|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on JACKSONVILLE FIRE CHIEF WAYNE PAINTER RECEIVES STATE AWARD
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A REMINDER FROM THE FIRE CHIEF: FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL – by Wayne Painter, Jacksonville Fire Chief

WITH THE 4TH OF JULY rapidly approaching, the Jacksonville Fire Department and city staff would like to remind the public that Jacksonville prohibits the use of Fireworks within the City limits and also discourages the use of fireworks outside of City limits for the following reasons:

Wildfire Risk: We are surrounded by forests and grassy areas […]

By |2025-06-30T17:08:17-07:00June 30th, 2025|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on A REMINDER FROM THE FIRE CHIEF: FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL – by Wayne Painter, Jacksonville Fire Chief
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2024 CITY BUDGET MESSAGE

 Jacksonville Review – June 2024

Editor’s Note: In preparation to adopt the next city budget in June, the following Budget Message was prepared by staff and presented to the full Budget Committee for review at its May 9 meeting. The letter outlines includes commentary from staff and draws attention to areas of concern. The Budget Committee […]

By |2024-05-29T14:04:50-07:00May 29th, 2024|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2024 CITY BUDGET MESSAGE
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CITIZENS FOR A SAFER JACKSONVILLE: TOWN HALL MEETING ON JUNE 11 POSTPONED

June 11 Safety Town Hall RESCHEDULED

UPDATE FROM CINDY RASMUSSEN ON 05/16/24: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Town Hall meeting of June 11, organized by the Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville, will be postponed until sometime in July. This meeting was to be held in the City Library Community Room. We apologize for this inconvenience and […]

By |2024-05-16T14:30:20-07:00May 1st, 2024|City Hall Happenings, Event News, Now|Comments Off on CITIZENS FOR A SAFER JACKSONVILLE: TOWN HALL MEETING ON JUNE 11 POSTPONED
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Year-End Report: Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

As we enter the Holiday season, our committee wants to share where our work has led us this year.

As many of you know, we formed our Committee in February 2023 to address the serious speeding problem in our town. We began collecting petition signatures in the spring and quickly found over 350 residents who shared […]

By |2023-11-29T17:57:14-08:00November 29th, 2023|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|Comments Off on Year-End Report: Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville
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Fall 2023 Fuels Treatment Update: Woodlands and Forest Park – by Chris Johnson

Jacksonville Review – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

A lot has been happening in the past year in regard to hazardous fuels management in the Jacksonville Woodlands, Forest Park, and within and surrounding the City of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Woodlands Association (JWA), the City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Fire Department, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, Rogue Forest Partners, Grayback Forestry, […]

By |2023-12-27T09:23:20-08:00November 29th, 2023|City Hall Happenings, Now, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Fall 2023 Fuels Treatment Update: Woodlands and Forest Park – by Chris Johnson
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City Launches Blackberry Abatement Grant Program

The City of Jacksonville has launched a new program to assist homeowners in removing blackberry thickets clogging creeks and creating a fire hazard around properties.  Every year, Jacksonville property owners with natural watercourses on or adjacent to their properties are reminded through mailed notices that they are responsible for keeping these watercourses free of obstructions […]

By |2023-09-27T17:44:49-07:00September 22nd, 2023|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|1 Comment
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City Snapshot July 2023 – Police Surcharge to Increase in July

June 2023—At its June 6 meeting, the City Council voted to increase the Police Surcharge from $20 to $35 a month. As per projections, the council agreed to hold the fee at $35 for 5 years. The $15 increase will be used to fund a full-time department or a hybrid model that includes hiring two […]

By |2023-06-29T13:45:09-07:00June 13th, 2023|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off on City Snapshot July 2023 – Police Surcharge to Increase in July
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Fire Department is Keeping Us Safe! – by Andrea Thompson, City Councilor

Jacksonville Review – June 2023 issue

Summer used to be my favorite season. Camping trips, canoe rides, lazy days in the garden and long evenings all come to mind. Unfortunately, the anticipation of warm sunny days has now evolved into a lingering sense of dread for many of us because summers now bring a less promising […]

By |2023-05-25T09:50:16-07:00May 23rd, 2023|City Hall Happenings, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Fire Department is Keeping Us Safe! – by Andrea Thompson, City Councilor
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Jacksonville Wildfire Firewise Community Preparedness Day is May 6

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national Firewise campaign to raise awareness and reduce risks from wildfires. Jacksonville is vulnerable to wildfires due to many homes being located in close proximity to woodlands and forests. Because of severe drought and upcoming extremely hot weather, this summer and early fall promise to be a bad year […]

By |2023-03-31T16:49:52-07:00March 31st, 2023|City Hall Happenings, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Wildfire Firewise Community Preparedness Day is May 6
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Amendments to the City’s Tree Removal Standards, Chapter 18.18 of the Development Code – by Ian Foster, Jacksonville City Planner

For the past couple of months, the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) tasked with providing recommendations for development code updates, worked on revising the current tree removal standards with the intent of providing recommended language ahead of all other code amendments. The reason for prioritizing the tree removal standards is a result of the increased awareness […]

By |2023-01-31T11:04:14-08:00January 31st, 2023|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on Amendments to the City’s Tree Removal Standards, Chapter 18.18 of the Development Code – by Ian Foster, Jacksonville City Planner
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Jacksonville Town Halls on Update to City’s Development Code – by Ian Foster, Planning Director, City of Jacksonville

Please Join Us for a Series of Town Halls!

Over the past couple of years, your Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) tasked with reviewing and updating the City’s Development Code has been hard at work carefully reviewing and revising the draft document. The project is a city initiative to clarify and improve regulations for development within the […]

By |2022-09-29T15:20:27-07:00September 29th, 2022|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Event News, Now, Town Hall Calendar|Comments Off on Jacksonville Town Halls on Update to City’s Development Code – by Ian Foster, Planning Director, City of Jacksonville
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NEW TIME! Jacksonville Town Hall with Senator Jeff Golden: Next steps on the Rollout of Senate Bill 762

PLEASE NOTE – THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 MEETING TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 5-7PM!

For many of us, our introduction to Senate Bill 762 came in a letter from ODF outlining our risk assessment per tax lot. In Jacksonville, too often that risk was “High” or “Extreme”. People across the state had strong reactions to a […]

By |2022-10-05T11:03:16-07:00October 4th, 2022|City Hall Happenings, Now|1 Comment
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Mayor Bowen Responds to Visitor Information Center “Defunding” Charge

August 15, 2022— Jacksonville Mayor Donna Bowen sent the following statement out today regarding funding cuts to the Chamber of Commerce. It reads as follows:

What Went Into The Jacksonville City Council’s Decision To Change The Amount Of Funding We Give For The Visitors Information Center?

After looking at the amount of money paid to the Visitors Information […]

By |2022-08-15T16:28:53-07:00August 15th, 2022|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|1 Comment
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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. Others cite Britt’s offering of world-class concerts or the proximity to area wineries. There are many reasons for Jacksonville’s broad […]

By |2022-07-28T11:59:39-07:00July 27th, 2022|City Hall Happenings, Now, Publisher's View|Comments Off on Rising Costs of Fire Safety – by Andrea Thompson, Jacksonville City Councilor
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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 as an active City Councilor. Ken has his finger on the pulse of what is happening in Jacksonville and always […]

By |2021-10-28T13:27:34-07:00October 28th, 2021|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, City Hall Happenings, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Considering a Museum – by Mayor Donna Bowen and City Councilor Ken Gregg
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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). ANYONE MAY PARTICIPATE for a first or second vaccine. Your name and birth date are all that is required. […]

By |2021-08-27T10:35:12-07:00August 27th, 2021|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, City Hall Happenings, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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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 that catastrophic fires happened elsewhere or that we were somehow immune, that all changed last September. Concerns about fire and […]

By |2021-08-31T13:16:14-07:00August 31st, 2021|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on Jacksonville City Council Emergency Safety Summary – by Andrea Thompson, City Councilor
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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, a review of the Britt Evacuation Plan and the development of a set of emergency protocols including exit routes, warning […]

By |2021-07-01T17:15:50-07:00July 1st, 2021|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off on Go Bags – by Councilor Mike McClain
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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 AND PROHIBITING ANY FIREWORKS DURING 2021 JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE

WHEREAS, the City Council of the […]

By |2021-06-30T09:48:42-07:00June 29th, 2021|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off on Fireworks BANNED in Jacksonville
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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 Evacuation Plan, instituting a set of emergency protocols which include potential evacuation routes, warning systems and fuel reduction. Our partners […]

By |2021-06-02T15:05:04-07:00June 2nd, 2021|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Wildfire Preparedness Update – by Andrea Thompson
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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 candidate for Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, I struggled to find something new, exciting, and inspiring in the sea […]

By |2020-11-28T21:29:07-08:00September 29th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|1 Comment
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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 took a tour of the Courthouse with City Administrator Jeff Alvis who explained that the Ausland Group was the contractor […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:38-07:00August 28th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Uplifting Times Ahead!
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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 August 26, 2020 is canceled pending further notice.

Britt Festival provided the City of Jacksonville with an extension to their application […]

By |2020-08-24T13:31:33-07:00August 24th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Important News Regarding the August 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
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Fire Station Facelift

Thanks to a $1.34 million grant from the state of Oregon, the Jacksonville fire station will receive an overdue expansion and seismic reinforcement. The scope of the seismic work to the brick 1950’s-ear structure will be similar to what was done to reinforce the Old County Courthouse, now revitalized as New City Hall.

The Seismic Rehabilitation […]

By |2020-07-08T10:59:49-07:00July 8th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Fire Station Facelift
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Are Horses Allowed in Forest Park? – by Max Woody, Public Works Director

This question comes up from time to time and the correct answer is…. not yet! The City of Jacksonville, the Forest Park Volunteers and some volunteers from local equestrian groups have been working for about a year to be able to permit horse riding within Forest Park. Currently, horses are NOT allowed in the Forest […]

By |2020-06-29T11:12:19-07:00June 29th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Are Horses Allowed in Forest Park? – by Max Woody, Public Works Director
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City of Jacksonville Budget Message 2020-2021

The following is the unedited, annual Budget Message prepared by staff that was presented to the Budget Committee.

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. […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:41-07:00June 29th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot|Comments Off on City of Jacksonville Budget Message 2020-2021
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Covid 19 Changes Jacksonville City Council Election Process

In its effort to protect public health in the age of the corona virus, the City Council adopted a temporary ordinance aimed at maintaining social distancing and reducing the spread of the disease. Ordinance 2020-02 will now enable City Council and Mayoral candidates in the upcoming General Election to skip the process of obtaining 20 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:42-07:00May 20th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off on Covid 19 Changes Jacksonville City Council Election Process
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Jacksonville City Offices Closing to Public Today

FROM CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, OREGON, MARCH 23, 2020–Given the evolving situation with COVID-19 and the directives from Governor Brown, all City offices and departments will be closing to public walk-in traffic as of Monday, March 23rd at 1:00 pm.  All departments will remain open and available to the public during normal work hours by phone […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:47-07:00March 23rd, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville City Offices Closing to Public Today
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Signs of the Times

Thanks to the Mayor and Administrator, town has adopted an emergency measure granting restaurants and businesses relief from sign, delivery and parking standards. The move enables the use of sandwich boards for food pick up and food delivery and enables use of street-side parking spaces. As noted by staff, “We know that businesses curtailing their […]

By |2020-03-17T16:50:44-07:00March 17th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|4 Comments
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Mayor Becker Presents Larry Smith with Lifetime Achievement Award

At the February 18, 2020, City Council meeting, Mayor Becker presented Larry Smith with a “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Before a packed house, he recognized Larry as a citizen who, over many years, has worked in ways that benefit our city. “Larry Smith,” he said, “is a man whose presence and influence have shaped the lives […]

By |2020-03-02T18:18:46-08:00March 2nd, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Mayor Becker Presents Larry Smith with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Rules for Mushroom Hunters in Historic Cemetery – from City of Jacksonville Cemetery Commission

Over the past couple of years we have noticed a sizeable increase in the number of people walking and driving the grounds of the Jacksonville Cemetery in search of mushrooms. Unfortunately this has lead to a series of problems that must be addressed and we ask for your cooperation and understanding. We know that the […]

By |2020-02-24T08:49:30-08:00February 5th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Historic Cemetery News, Now|1 Comment
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Rob Buerk Named Mayor’s Person of the Year

City Snapshot – February 2020

City Council Meeting, December 3, 2019—Mayor Becker announced his Person of The Year selection for 2019 was Rob Buerk. Noting that Rob’s “Footprint is all over the City,” the mayor listed many of Rob’s achievements and volunteer positions including having served on the Buildings and Lands Committee, the Boosters Club and […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:49-07:00January 30th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off on Rob Buerk Named Mayor’s Person of the Year
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“A Path Through Time” Update – by Jo Stimson, Jacksonville Boosters

If you happened to be driving north on Fifth Street in Jacksonville in mid-December, you may have seen a lot of activity on the sidewalk in front of Jacksonville’s City Hall. The sidewalk from C Street to D Street was removed in front of City Hall and a new sidewalk was poured. Fourteen granite blocks […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:50-07:00January 30th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, History News & Events, Now|Comments Off on “A Path Through Time” Update – by Jo Stimson, Jacksonville Boosters
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Welcome Fire Department Interns – by Wayne Painter, Interim Jacksonville Fire Chief

The New Year is bringing some new faces to the Jacksonville Fire Department. This January marks the start of Jacksonville Fire Department’s student internship program, made possible by a Federal Grant awarded in 2019.

The internship program is a great opportunity for students seeking careers in firefighting and emergency medical services. Several student firefighters will intern […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:50-07:00February 4th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, News|Comments Off on Welcome Fire Department Interns – by Wayne Painter, Interim Jacksonville Fire Chief
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Code Revision Update Kickoff Event and Volunteer Opportunity – by Andrea Lerner Thompson, Chair, Committee for Citizen Involvement

The City of Jacksonville is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on a five-member Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to review and edit proposed revisions to the Jacksonville Land Development Code with possible amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the documents.

The current Development Code is long overdue for an update. With inconsistencies that lead […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:52-07:00December 2nd, 2019|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|Comments Off on Code Revision Update Kickoff Event and Volunteer Opportunity – by Andrea Lerner Thompson, Chair, Committee for Citizen Involvement
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