Where lodging taxes capture revenue almost exclusively from visitors, (unless the pipes are frozen or the in-laws are in town!) meals taxes are generally bad policy because they shift tax burdens away from those residents who […]
We cannot fund our critical police service using an inconsistent flow of revenue. Based on flawed comparisons between Jacksonville and Ashland, the authors […]
Why does the City need money?
Under Measures 5 and 50, the City has the second lowest property tax rate in Jackson County-$1.84 per thousand assessed value. Because our police services are using up most of our property tax revenues, we need to find other ways of paying for our police protection without sacrificing other City […]
We believe there are multiple reasons why the proposed Meals and Beverage Tax (Meals Tax) is a bad idea and would like to focus on two reasons we think the initiative deserves a “NO” vote.
For one, we believe that the proposed meals tax is mean-spirited and is not driven by community unity but by community […]
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 […]
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-010 – A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 15-180
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City Council finds:
Saturday, October 6, marks LongSword Vineyard’s 4th-annual Harvest Festival featuring Pumpkin Chuckin’. This unique event provides a host of fun activities like pumpkin painting, live music, and, of course, imbibing delicious wine.
For the past three years, guests have also enjoyed hurling pumpkins into LongSword’s back field using giant slingshots. While LongSword’s slingshots are still available, […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR – With the pioneer spirits and ghosts that linger in this old gold mining town becoming increasingly restless as we approach November 1, the Day of the Dead, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be attempting to placate them with two October nights of Jacksonville Haunted History walking tours to share their stories of woe, […]
Please join Travel Expert Anne McAlpin and Jo Parker of WillowCreek Gifts, in making a difference for seniors in the Rogue Valley. In 2014, Anne and Jo created this “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program and it’s been a great success since. The program has grown in recent years, with hundreds of new and gently-used scarves being […]
The evenings of October 14, 20 and 21, 2018 – you’re invited to take a dark walk, guided by lantern, through the fields of Hanley Farm. What is it that keeps all the neighbors astir? Who is this strange lady who haunts the Hanley fields? Along your walk, you’ll encounter talkative townspeople, a mysterious cornfield […]
MEDFORD, OR — The Britt Music & Arts Festival thanks everyone – our patrons, members, business partners, media partners, artists and fans – for an outstanding season. Despite another smoky wildfire season, the 2018 Britt Season was very popular with patrons, demonstrated by steady ticket sales and abundant support from the community. During the last […]
Background—After the City Council implemented a $20/month Police Surcharge to pay for police services and augment the General Fund, three citizens, led by Doug Phillips, decided that they had a “better idea.” They collected enough signatures to place the matter on the November ballot. If passed, a 5% meals tax will last for 10 years […]
PORTLAND, OR – August 2018 – Dora Howard, Executive Director for Pioneer Village, a Radiant Senior Living community, will be honored with one of the year’s top honors at the Oregon Health Care Association awards ceremony. Howard has been named the Administrator of the Year for Community Based Care. The ceremony will take place on […]
In January 2018, Dr. Jeff Judkins of Animalkind Holistic Veterinary Clinic in Jacksonville was joined by Dr. Carolyn Love. The Review caught up with her to learn more about her and to talk about what brought her to Jacksonville.
Carolyn graduated from Texas A&M vet school in 1986 where she studied traditional veterinary medicine with additional […]
As your Mayor, I’m always ready to take responsibility for my actions. Screw Up—‘Fess Up is my rule. So imagine my surprise when confronted with accusations of sponsoring the meals tax initiative on this November’s election ballot. Evidently the assumption was made on the part of some, […]
I have been on the Jacksonville City Budget Committee for the past 14 years. I have watched the careful and thoughtful process that the Committee goes through each year to keep our historic city fiscally sound.
I agonize over each fee increase, but when I realize that Jacksonville has the second-lowest tax rate in the county […]
I am writing in response to the citizen-initiative proposing a 5% Sales Tax on Prepared Food that will be on the November ballot. I am not a resident of Jacksonville, but I am very familiar with this type of funding mechanism, as I owned a restaurant in Ashland when an identical tax was placed before […]
The 9th annual Jacksonville-Applegate Rotary Club’s Salmon Bake has become a beloved local event. This year, it will be on September 16 starting at 5:00pm at Hanley Farm…smoke permitting. (There is a back-up location if the smoke continues to linger). The evening includes live music by Danielle Kelly Soul Project, an auction, wine raffle and […]
Fall is quickly approaching and once again, it’s time for the annual Fall Classic Car Show in historic Jacksonville. This event, hosted by Rogue Valley Corvettes, has been attracting beautiful cars and trucks from Northern California and all over Oregon for the past twelve years. The Fall Classic brings families, fun, music, food and drinks […]
Having lived in Jacksonville for 26 years as a resident and business owner, and having served on the Budget Committee for several years, I feel qualified in addressing the proposed meals tax. Like many, I enjoy having 24/7 police and fire protection and feel that to expect anything else would be ludicrous. Unfortunately, when it […]
This is the first in a series of columns that add some detail to the decision by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Business Association to oppose the proposed Meals Tax. It focuses on the City Council’s decision to implement a surcharge to help pay for police services rather than other funding options.
First, we want […]
The City Council and Budget Committee thoroughly examined a Meals Tax and rejected it 13-1 as an inadequate funding option.
Now in place, the Surcharge is capped at $20/month, will last 5 years and can be reduced or removed at any time depending on additional funding from OTHER sources.
The Surcharge asks every household […]
This year the Citywide Yard Sale event is Friday-Sunday, September 7-9, 2018. Sale day hours are 7:00am-8:00pm. Setup is allowed on Thursday September 6, from 6:00-10:00pm. Note: there are NO Sales Allowed on Thursday.
Remember, this event is not sponsored by the City of Jacksonville. Due to the nature of the event with lots of […]
The fall season for Voices of the Applegate is underway with the first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 4. This will be a very exciting time for the group with a new director, Shayne Flock, to lead the charming choir in an outstanding selection of music, both classical and contemporary.
Shayne Flock grew up in the Rogue […]
Hanley Farm’s second annual music festival, the “Bluegrass Promenade,” is just “around the corner! September 8, join us for toe-tapping music performed by Rainy & the Rattlesnakes, Siskiyou Summit and Waking Hazel. Clap your hands and tap your toes to the sounds of banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and bass – the best very best of […]
The Jacksonville Applegate Rotary Club will hold its 9th-Annual Salmon Bake at beautiful Hanley Farm on September 16. This event has turned into a beloved Jacksonville tradition! As in past years, the Salmon Bake fundraiser supports Rotary’s clean water projects around the world.
The family-friendly Salmon Bake begins at 5:00pm. Tickets cost $35 or $350 for […]
The next Steven Spielberg or Ron Howard just might be local teens Caleb Williams and Will Campbell! The filmmaking duo are at it again with a brand new Claymation short film in their “Squeaky Guy” franchise—a short sci-fi animation called “They’re Here.”After a successful debut film at last year’s 2017 Ashland Independent Film Festival, the […]
Jacksonville residents Todd and Beth Zitzner are no strangers to the housing construction industry, having developed and built the Brookview townhome development near the Bigham Knoll campus.
Recently, the couple turned their attention and talent to acquiring and restoring the historic Owen Keegan House at 455 Hueners Lane. Because the property is located within a few […]
The Artists’ Workshop 34th-Annual Show and Sale opens Friday, August 3, at 10:00am at the Art Presence Center, corner of 5th and D Streets in Jacksonville. A special Reception with the Artists will be held on Saturday, August 4, from 2:00-5:00pm. Admission to the show and the reception is free.
The group is comprised of passionate, […]
MEDFORD, OR — The Britt Music & Arts Festival is happy to announce the return of Britt Orchestra performances to the Britt Pavilion in Jacksonville for its final weekend of concerts on Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11. Rehearsals scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday, August 7 – 11, will be held at the Britt […]
Pianist Lise de la Salle will help open the Rogue Valley Symphony’s 2018-2019 season with Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto. The orchestra will continue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with the Overture to Candide. Zoltan Kodály’s Háry János Suite will round out the program. Concerts will be on Friday, September 28 at […]
MEDFORD, OR — Due to continued rehearsals and performances located at North Medford High School, the Britt Orchestra has released a revised rehearsal schedule. Some rehearsal times have changed to accommodate transportation of musicians. Closed rehearsals require a pass for entry:
2018 BRITT ORCHESTRA Rehearsal Revised Schedule – Updates for weeks 2 & 3
(All times except […]
MEDFORD, OR — Britt Orchestra Music Director Teddy Abrams and management have announced changes in the remaining four concerts in the 2018 Britt Orchestra Season due to possible continued performances at the North Medford High School Auditorium. Logistical challenges prevent the orchestra from performing Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 at the temporary venue, which was originally […]
MEDFORD, OR — Due to continued unpredictable air quality, Britt Music & Art Festival plans to present the Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4 Britt Orchestra concerts at the North Medford High School Auditorium. All rehearsals are scheduled to continue to be held at North Medford High School, located at 1900 N. Keene Way […]
MEDFORD, OR — Due to the extreme smoky conditions prevailing in the region, the BrittKids Koncert series has been relocated until further notice. The free morning concerts for kids will now be held at the Oak Grove Elementary School gymnasium. Doors will open at 9:30 AM and the concerts will begin at 10:15 AM as […]
MEDFORD, OR — Due to the extreme smoky conditions prevailing in the region, the Britt Orchestra performances scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 will now be held indoors at the North Medford High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the concerts will begin at 7:30 PM […]
Teddy Abrams and the Britt Orchestra will perform a new orchestral work for soprano, vocal trio, and orchestra entitled emergency shelter intake form on July 27 at 7:30pm. Co-commissioned by Britt and the Oregon Symphony from composer Gabriel Kahane, the piece tackles issues related to the twin crises of housing insecurity and homelessness in our […]
The Jville Market is proud to showcase local, small farms bringing their freshly- harvested fruits and vegetables, cage-free eggs and grass-fed, grain-finished beef to the community every Sunday on the lawn of City Hall. The market has added seven new small farmers for 2018 which more than doubles the number of produce booths […]
The City of Jacksonville recently created a Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI). Our role is to promote and facilitate the participation of our residents in local governance. While you are welcome to attend our meetings (posted in the City Newsletter and on the City’s website), that is not the only way to contact us.
You may […]
Carefree Buffalo, located in historic, downtown Jacksonville, specializes in the finest American-made hand-crafted products. We are extremely proud to announce our 9th-annual William Henry Premiere Dealer Show, Friday-Sunday, July 20-22, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, featuring the most extensive William Henry collection available anywhere in the world.
William Henry creates heirloom quality pocket knives, money clips, writing […]
Jacksonville’s Dr. Doug Naversen is pleased to announce that the 17th-Annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run will be held on Saturday, July 14. This year, the exhibition 1.9 and 4.3 mile runs start at 7:00am followed by the 100-yard Fun Run for kids at 7:30am. Runners will assemble in the parking area located just above the […]
The next Southern Oregon Climate Action Now monthly general meeting will be a presentation by Siskiyou Velo President, Harlan Bittner, and board member Gary Shaff offering a concise overview of the National Association of City Transportation Officials’ Designing for All Ages and Abilities. The “All Ages and Abilities” design shifts the paradigm of bicycling from the […]
Calling all kids, ages one to 100 to the beloved and innovative three-day event that takes place July 7-9, 2018 at the Britt Gardens in Jacksonville. The festival has brought out the creativity of both the young and the young at heart for generations. This year’s theme is “Telling Tales.”
Children and adults can enjoy participating […]
As my two young sons finished their respective sport seasons this year, I reflected back to my own involvement in different organizations as a child and a thought occurred to me. I no longer play baseball or football. My body and my talents were nowhere near enough for me to be a professional or collegiate […]
The entire community is invited to join Mayor Paul Becker in a July 4th celebration on the Courthouse lawn. The festivities will take place from noon-3:00pm. As in year’s past, plenty of seating and tables will be provided and the city will be serving complimentary hot dogs, water, chips, etc. Families are encourage to bring […]
Thanks to the efforts of the City Council, residents who earn less than $25,000 may qualify to pay zero for the newly-approved Police Surcharge. At its 6/5 meeting, the City Council voted 6-1 for program designed to assist those on fixed incomes and at lower income levels. The vote came after the Public Safety Committee […]
Editor’s Note: The following analysis and editorial is presented by publisher Whitman Parker regarding a 5% Meals Tax proposal. Please note that he invited the proponents of this measure to answer questions numerous times, but they declined the opportunity. The Jacksonville Review believes that a meals tax is ill-advised and urges Jacksonville citizens to NOT […]
Be sure and take in the sights and smells of lavender in-bloom this summer and hit the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail. The lavender bloom only lasts six to eight weeks, so get out your calendar and make it a date! This year’s festival dates are Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24 and Friday, July […]
Stacey Denton, owner of Flora, a small, woman-run farm and floral design business located in Williams, Oregon is making her seasonal flower creations available in Jacksonville. Stacey notes, “We grow seasonal flowers and foliage in our organically managed fields and have been providing exceptional quality blooms for Southern Oregon weddings, special events, and retail flower […]
Experience an authentic Civil War encampment and tour the […]