City Hall Happenings
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 […]
Covid 19 Changes Jacksonville City Council Election Process
In its effort to protect public health in the age of the corona virus, the City Council adopted a temporary ordinance aimed at maintaining social distancing and reducing the spread of the disease. Ordinance 2020-02 […]
Jacksonville City Offices Closing to Public Today
FROM CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, OREGON, MARCH 23, 2020–Given the evolving situation with COVID-19 and the directives from Governor Brown, all City offices and departments will be closing to public walk-in traffic as of Monday, March […]
Signs of the Times
Thanks to the Mayor and Administrator, town has adopted an emergency measure granting restaurants and businesses relief from sign, delivery and parking standards. The move enables the use of sandwich boards for food pick up […]
