City Hall Happenings
Jacksonville Firewise Neighborhood Debris Collection is May 5th
Jacksonville will hold one Jacksonville Firewise Debris Collection for all neighborhoods on Saturday, May 5, 8:30am-5:00pm.
We want to ask our neighbors to take their yard trimmings and debris to the “D” Street parking lot adjacent […]
Police Surcharge Appears Likely
Editor’s Note: the following article is for contextual information. On April 17, council voted 6-1 in favor, directing staff draft a new Police Surcharge Ordinance which will be voted upon at the May 1 council […]
Jeanena Whitewilson Named “Person of the Year”
Mayor Becker Recognizes One of Jacksonville’s Most Outstanding Citizen-Volunteers
At the March 20, 2018, City Council meeting, Jeanena Whitewilson was awarded the 2018 “Person of the Year” award by Mayor Paul Becker. In his remarks, the […]
HARC Grounds 3-Story Structure
On March 7, the Historical Architectural Review Commission voted 5-1 to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 3-story townhome building located on a 17-foot-wide parcel abutting the Fire Department at 150 E. C Street. […]
Why Join CERT? – by Bob Budesa, Jacksonville CERT
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates and trains volunteers in team organization, light search and rescue, fire safety, first aid, CPR, proper radio protocol, traffic control, and disaster medical operations to better assist […]
Your Speed Is…Too Fast!
You’ve likely noticed the newest speed-fighting sign that’s been posted in various high traffic areas. Police Chief David Towe obtained the sign and has been moving it to different locations to study the impact. In […]
Funding our Police Protection Fund – by City Administrator Jeff Alvis and Treasurer Stacy Bray
We have every reason to be proud of Jacksonville’s police force. We can continue to support the men and women who serve us so well by carefully considering how we fund our police.
Historically, we have […]
City Pays Tribute to Former Mayor, Clara Wendt
During the City Council meeting on 1/16, staff announced that former Mayor Clara Wendt passed away at home at the age of 90 on January 3, 2018.
In tribute to her years of service, City Administrator […]
Tis the Season for a Safety Check – by Devin Hull, Jacksonville Fire Chief
This fall and winter, before lighting your fireplace or wood stove, have it inspected and/or cleaned. Inspections should also include the chimney and flues, due to a possible buildup of dangerous creosote. Please also remember […]
Fire Department Service Delivery – by Fire Chief Devin Hull
When, where, and how much are the common questions asked by administrators, city or county council, and citizens when it comes to determining the resources for Fire Departments. Determining the proper level of resources to […]