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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 […]
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?
Jacksonville Fire Department Investment Pays Dividends
By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune
Posted Sep. 3, 2014 @ 5:50 pm
JACKSONVILLE — A fire protection rating of 02 — one short of the best — moves the city into a small group of Oregon firefighting agencies and may lead to a decrease in homeowner’s insurance costs.
Fire Chief Devin Hull announced the new classification, […]
Join Jacksonville CERT!
WILDFIRES, HEAVY STORMS, FLOODS–How can you help within your own community during events such as these? The answer is CERT - COMMUNITY • EMERGENCY • RESPONSE • TEAM!
Jacksonville Mayor Backs Business
The Review just received this note from Mayor Paul Becker to City Administrator Jeff Alvis regarding the ongoing issue of the use of sandwich board signs in the city limits, specifically the business core district. Earlier this summer, the mayor took unilateral action after complaints were filed alleging certain businesses were violating the city’s sign […]
Urban Renewal De-Mystified
Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Jacksonville City Council voted to borrow and utilize up to 1 million dollars from its Urban Renewal program to rehabilitate the historic Courthouse for city offices and for other approved uses. The following primer is excerpted from a staff report provided by Elaine Howard, the city’s Urban Renewal consultant.
What […]
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.
Mayor Becker Issues Proclamation
On June 23, Mayor Paul Becker issued a “proclamation,” effectively permitting downtown business owners...
Planning Department Closed May 29-30th
THERE WILL BE NO SUBMITTAL OR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR PLANNING APPLICATIONS DURING THESE TWO DAYS.
Planning Department Public Forum
The public is invited to one of two public forums with members of the City of Jacksonville Planning Department...
City of Jacksonville Proposed Water Rate Increase
The City of Jacksonville recently had a new 20-year Water Master Plan written, addressing planning...
Planning Department – New Operating Hours Breakdown
In an effort to provide improved customer service, the Planning Department will be breaking down the hours that the office is open...
Planning Department – New Operating Hours Breakdown
In an effort to provide improved customer service, the Planning Department will be breaking down the hours that the office is open...
HARC Approves Improvements to Britt Parking Lot
Improvements to the Britt Music Festival's First Street parking lot can move ahead despite...
City Going to Court-house
In an unexpected move, the Jacksonville City Council voted 5-1 to move its city offices to the Historic Courthouse...
City Councilor Dan Winterburn Resigns Council Seat
At the January 21 City Council meeting, Council President David Jesser informed council that...
Historic Landmark Education 101
Public is invited February 19 to help dispel myths and rumors about Jacksonville’s Historic Landmark District.
Jacksonville Committe Positions NOW OPEN
Budget, Planning, HARC and more have openings...
Jacksonville’s City Council and Mayor Results
The votes are in (although unofficial until November 26)...
Jacksonville City Council Approves Contract for Sale/Swap with MRA
Funds from the sale of land are needed for various city projects...
Jackson County To Transfer Ownership of Buildings To Jacksonville
Jackson County Administrator Danny Jordan has announced a pending deal between the County and City of Jacksonville...
Public Hearing Regarding Seasonal Permit Parking
PUBLIC HEARING at September 18th City Council Meeting...
My View, September 2012 – by Publisher, Whitman Parker
A Changing Review & Change of Leadership
MY THOUGHTS – By Mayor Paul Becker
I believe the first duty of a Mayor is to meet the needs of the citizens...
Possible Britt Pedestrian Ban Postponed
This issue, sparked by a fire above the Britt concert grounds will be discussed by City Council later...
Fire Sparks Pedestrian Ban
Fire Chief Devin Hull has recommended banning pedestrian access on parts of Fir Street...
Jacksonville Citywide Garage Sale City Policy
Jacksonville, Oregon will be a little wild September 7-9...
WHICH WAY DOES THE WIND BLOW? By Mayor Paul Becker
Politics, trust, respect, duty...and Will Mayor Becker run again for Mayor?
City Snapshot – July 2012
Food & Friends, city insurance and water...
City Snapshot – June 2012
Aerial photos, union negotiations, Food & Friends funds, Jacksonville's periods of significance, city lot purchase and more!
City Snapshot – May 2012
New Firefighter, Grants Given, Jacksonville Inn Patio expansions and more...
City Snapshot – March 2012
OLCC, Regional Water Grant and Parking Revisions...
City Snapshot – February 2012
County Commissioner Don Skundrick attends City Council Meeting to announce Jacksonville Town Hall on May 10
Cemetery Rules & Regs Now in Effect
A booklet is now available explaining allowable items on gravesites...
Jacksonville’s Historic Landmark District – by Amy Stevenson, Planning Director
Important details and future plans for Jacksonville's Historic District...
City Snapshot, January 2012
Summary of City Council meetings in January...new required emails, Jim Lewis elected Council President...
City Email Addresses
The City is now requiring these emails to be used by Commission Members...
Wondering About The New Building Project East of Town?
Your questions answered about the new construction project just East of town...
On Being Politically Incorrect – by Mayor Paul Becker
I have finally come to the conclusion that in the eyes of some citizens, I must be… I hate to admit it… politically incorrect...
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 […]
My Word on the Matter – by Mayor Paul Becker
The topic of the MRA land swap proposal was once again introduced to the City Council...
City Snapshot for September 2011
Summary of City Council Meetings for September...
Music Will Go On at South Stage Cellars
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a new Conditional Use Permit for South Stage Cellars...
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 Snapshot for August, 2011
A quick summary of the August 2 & 16 City Council Meetings
Mayor Becker Calls for Restoration
Mayor Paul Becker has called for the creation of a program to save Jacksonville’s historic core buildings...
New RULES for City-wide Yard Sale
Important heads-up if you are planning on selling items at this year's Garage Sale on September 10 & 11...