News from Jacksonville, Oregon’s City Hall
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 Planning Department Has New Phone & Hours
The Planning Department will be closed July 5-8, and has new hours as of July 11...
Citywide Garage Sale Being Discussed by City Council
May 17: City Council held a Study Session to address growing concerns about the annual City-wide yard sale, held each September.
Started in the early 1990’s, the non-city and non-Chamber of Commerce-sanctioned event has grown from a one day event into a multi-day event. Police […]
Chief David Towe Receives Award for 20 Years of Service
Police Chief David Towe received an award from Mayor Paul Becker at tonight’s (May 17) City Council Meeting.
The award reads “In appreciation for 20 years of dedication and service to the citizens of Jacksonville.”
Congratulations Chief Towe!
Review of City Council Meeting – May 3
Council held a study session on May 3 before its regular meeting to learn more about management practices relevant to the city’s Urban Renewal district program.
- Gary Miller, Executive Director of ACCESS presented his yearly address to Council which included details on the increasing number of Jacksonville families receiving assistance from ACCESS from its energy assistance, […]
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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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.
A Shining Moment
A Shining and Defining Moment – How the Battle for a Council Seat Ends Heroically with Jacksonville a Winner!
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 […]
City Council Minutes for 12.16.2010
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City Council Minutes for 12.07.2010
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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.
MAYOR BRUCE GARRETT RESIGNS
Read his letter of resignation here...
MAYOR BRUCE GARRETT RESIGNS
Read his letter of resignation here...
City Council Minutes for Nov 2, 2010
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From the Firehouse to Your House
Do the Drill
Your home should be a safe haven. If you do not regularly check for home fire hazards, there is the potential for danger. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is […]
New Fire Department Staff Sworn-In
Chris Arnold sworn in as Jacksonville’s new part time Administrative Fire Chief, in turn swearing in Chris Moore, Captain; Robert Pierce and Alex Cummings, firefighters.
A Few Minutes with the Mayor
This October 19th, Jacksonville celebrates its official 150th birthday. The Sesquicentennial Jubilee held September 17-25th was a prelude to Jacksonville’s actual date of incorporation...
Staff Realignment Saves City $10,000
A restructuring of city staff positions after Planning Tech, Collin May resigned will save the taxpayers money.
Mayor Recognizes Outstanding Performance
At the start of the September 7 City Council meeting, Mayor Garrett recognized Kathy Tiller as an outstanding city employee.
Vacant City Council Seat Filled
The City Council voted to appoint Jerry Mathern to fill a vacant council seat until January 1, 2011.