Community News and Events
Congratulations Christopher!
Chris Kranenburg, who pens our youth column, “Christopher’s Angle,” was recently honored for his soccer skills as the Oregon Special District Five Co-Player of the Year. As a member of the St. Mary’s Boys Varsity […]
Jerry & Larry – Sensational Senior Swimmers
When CrossFit became an aggravation for Jerry Greer, at age 83, he jumped back in the pool for his fitness routine. He’d been an active swimmer in high school and during his time in the […]
Year-End Report: Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville
As we enter the Holiday season, our committee wants to share where our work has led us this year.
As many of you know, we formed our Committee in February 2023 to address the serious speeding […]
Forest Park Trail Closures for Controlled Burning
Forest Park Fuels Reduction Updates
December 6, 2023—Greyback crews are continuing with cutting, handpiling, and burning in Forest Park. We are currently able to open Rail, Siskiyou, Pipsissewa, and Eastern Halls of Manzanita Trails. The Siskiyou […]
Jacksonville Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is October 28
Join us for Jacksonville’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, October 28, 9am-1pm, at the D Street Parking lot near the library. This event is a crucial step in fortifying our community against the threat […]
City Launches Blackberry Abatement Grant Program
The City of Jacksonville has launched a new program to assist homeowners in removing blackberry thickets clogging creeks and creating a fire hazard around properties. Every year, Jacksonville property owners with natural watercourses on or […]
Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville Presented 7 Recommendations to City Council – by Cindy Rasmussen
Jacksonville Review – September 2023
In keeping with our policy of full transparency, our group, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville, presented Mayor Donna Bowen, City Administrator Jeff Alvis, and Councilor Ken Gregg, a set of seven […]
Forest Park Fire Hazard Reduction – by Bob Budesa and Chris Johnson, Forest Park Volunteers
Through a State Fire Marshall grant secured by Fire Chief, Wayne Painter, the City of Jacksonville was able to hire Civil West Engineering Services to oversee a contract with Grayback Forestry, Inc. to perform fuel […]
Phase 1 Action Plan to Stop the Speeders – by Cindy Rasmussen, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville
Summer greetings to all our residents and visitors! When I first stood before the City Council in February of this year, I had no idea that my serious concerns about speeding in town were so […]
Stop the Speeders is Succeeding
On April 24, 2023, a group of 50+ citizens attended a meeting organized by “Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville” to discuss ideas on slowing traffic speeds within the city limits. Attendees included committee founder, Cindy […]