City Snapshot
City Snapshot – September 2019
Making Mike Official—Mayor Becker opened the 8/6 meeting with the swearing-in of Mike McClain who was appointed to fill the remainder of Councilor David Jesser’s term. After taking the Oath of Office, administered by City Recorder […]
City Snapshot – August 2019
July 2 & 16 City Council Meetings
At the 7/2 meeting, Mayor Paul Becker opened the meeting by thanking the community for their outpouring of support following his recent heart attack. […]
McClain Named to City Council
The City Council has selected Mike McClain to fill a vacancy on the City Council following the resignation of David Jesser. McClain has been actively involved in Jacksonville civic matters for several years […]
City Snapshot – June 2019
City Council Meeting 5/7/19—Mayor Becker opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Terri Gieg, a longtime member of the Jacksonville community who passed away in early May. Terri will be remembered fondly for creating […]
City Snapshot – April 2019
City Council, February 19—Prior to the regular meeting, council met in Executive Session to discuss the details of a new Union contract between the city and its employees. That contract was later approved.
In regular session, […]
City Snapshot – March 2019
At its brief February 5 meeting, the City Council discussed and approved the hiring of Max Woody as the new Public Works Operations Manager. As noted by Administrator Alvis, the post is a Department Head […]
City Snapshot – February 2019
City Council 1/8/19—The first action of the New Year for the City Council was welcoming and swearing-in Donna Bowen who won a seat in the November General Election! Bowen, who served as Chair of the […]
City Snapshot – December 2018 January 2019
November General Election Results—Once again, Jacksonville voters turned out in higher numbers than the Jackson County average and elected incumbent City Councilors Ken Gregg and Jim Lewis to new, 4-year terms. Donna Bowen, a first-time […]
City Snapshot – October 2018
The City Council recently held two public hearings on land-use issues.
Big Foot…print—A hearing was held on August 30 to consider granting an allowable lot coverage variance for the vacant lot next to the fire station […]
Meet Your 2018 Candidates!
Donna Bowen – Jacksonville City Council
I am Donna Bowen, native Oregonian and resident of Jacksonville since 2008. I was a Vice President of Operations for various Brokerage firms including A.G. Edwards and Shearson, Lehman, Hutton, […]