City Hall Happenings
Jacksonville COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
In cooperation with the Oregon Health Authority, the City of Jacksonville will facilitate a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Jacksonville New City Hall, 206 N 5th Street, Second Floor Assembly Room (ADA Accessible). […]
Go Bags – by Councilor Mike McClain
Wildfire Preparedness Update – July 2021
The Jacksonville City Council has identified emergency preparedness for wildfire as a key focus this year. The Council is working on several steps including revision of the Emergency Operations Plan, […]
Fireworks BANNED in Jacksonville
Due to extreme wildfire risks, fireworks are now banned on private and public property in Jacksonville.
Please see the below resolution passed on 6/29 by the City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-007
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CRITICAL FIRE DANGER […]
Wildfire Preparedness Update – by Andrea Thompson
The Jacksonville City Council has identified emergency preparedness for wildfires as a key focus this year. The Council is working on several steps including revision of the Emergency Operations Plan, a review of the Britt […]
Meet Your 2020 Jacksonville Candidates
2020 Jacksonville Election Results—Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Donna Bowen, Incumbent City Councilors Steve Casaleggio and Mike McClain and Andrea Lerner Thompson!
Donna Bowen – Mayor
As I sat down to write an introductory article of myself as a […]
Uplifting Times Ahead!
The long-awaited completion of an ADA-compliant elevator is now complete at New City Hall—also known as the Courthouse. The project, which cost approximately $300,000, was funded primarily through the city’s Urban Renewal program. The Review […]
Important News Regarding the August 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
The City of Jacksonville is closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments in Jackson County.
Due to rising cases, and Jackson County recently being added to the State of Oregon watch list, the Planning Commission Hearing scheduled for […]
Fire Station Facelift
Thanks to a $1.34 million grant from the state of Oregon, the Jacksonville fire station will receive an overdue expansion and seismic reinforcement. The scope of the seismic work to the brick 1950’s-ear structure will […]
Are Horses Allowed in Forest Park? – by Max Woody, Public Works Director
This question comes up from time to time and the correct answer is…. not yet! The City of Jacksonville, the Forest Park Volunteers and some volunteers from local equestrian groups have been working for about […]
City of Jacksonville Budget Message 2020-2021
The following is the unedited, annual Budget Message prepared by staff that was presented to the Budget Committee.
May 1, 2020
BUDGET MESSAGE
2020-2021
Welcome to the Budget Committee meetings for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It is our privilege […]