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, we are anticipating many new, creative ideas for increased collaboration and transparency in the coming months and years. Safety, AS ALWAYS, is in the forefront for the Police Department and our entire citizenry. Our mission is to work with our town leadership and the police to enhance pedestrian, biker and pet safety, as we build a place where we all care for and help our neighbors.
I hope you saw the column in the March Review from 15-year-old contributor Cora Campanella, who was in a very scary automobile accident recently, and who wrote about it in her article, ‘’SAFE DRIVING … PLEASE!” To quote her, “In a small town like Jacksonville, the roads don’t just belong to cars. They also belong to residents, families, and tourists exploring our historical town. The speed limit through Jacksonville has been a source of debate. However, slowing down gives you the extra seconds you may need to notice a child riding their bike, or another driver being reckless.”
I couldn’t have said it any better. This is why our work is so important.
Thank You, Cora, for reminding us of what is at stake when we are in a hurry, and we may not be paying attention.
Please Mark Your Calendars for a TOWN HALL MEETING on Tuesday, May 19, at the Jacksonville Library Naversen Room, from 5:30-6:30pm, to hear from YOU about concerns, suggestions, and about our plans to keep improving safety in town. Please join us for a productive discussion.
For more about Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville, contact Cindy Rasmussen at Jvillesafety@gmail.com, or 510-406-3954.