City Hall Happenings
New Britt Parking Lot Complies with Code, Council Says
By Tony Boom
for the Mail Tribune
Posted Jan. 7, 2015 @ 5:36 pm
After nearly two hours of testimony, deliberation and debate on definitions for structures, driveways, shoulders, foundations and roadways, the City Council ruled Tuesday that […]
One Giant Step for Courthouse
See plans for Phase 1 of the General Construction Plan for seismic upgrades and more of the $1.1 million Jacksonville Courthouse project to convert the historic building into city offices.
Jacksonville OKs plans for 1883 Courthouse Remodel
From Mail Tribune by Tony Boom
JACKSONVILLE — The City Council unanimously approved plans Tuesday for the first phase of restoration of the 1883 courthouse building for use as City Hall. But approval from agencies must […]
Controlling the Dam Costs! – by Tony Hess
If the city has not already submitted the application for the Joint Fill and Removal Permit, it will be submitted soon using the engineer’s 30% design. When the city received the engineers’ 30% design and […]
2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #5
5. POPULATION GROWTH: Jacksonville must plan for population growth based on allocation numbers determined by Jackson County. Based on current estimates, the City’s population could reach 3397 people by 2026. This 550 person increase over […]
2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #4
4. COURTHOUSE COMPLEX: In July, 2014, the City Council voted to utilize up to $1,000,000 in funds from its Urban Renewal program to rehabilitate the city-owned historic courthouse complex. Preliminary plans call for turning a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]