City Hall Happenings
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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...