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Last Jacksonville Haunted History of 2018!
JACKSONVILLE, OR – With the pioneer spirits and ghosts that linger in this old gold mining town becoming increasingly restless as we approach November 1, the Day of the Dead, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be […]
6th-Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Event
Please join Travel Expert Anne McAlpin and Jo Parker of WillowCreek Gifts, in making a difference for seniors in the Rogue Valley. In 2014, Anne and Jo created this “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program and it’s […]
Harvest Festival at LongSword Vineyard
Saturday, October 6, marks LongSword Vineyard’s 4th-annual Harvest Festival featuring Pumpkin Chuckin’. This unique event provides a host of fun activities like pumpkin painting, live music, and, of course, imbibing delicious wine.
For the past three […]
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-010 – A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 15-180
The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to approve the following resolution in opposition to a meals tax. Please read the entire resolution here.
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-010 – A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 15-180
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City […]
Frequently Asked Questions – Food and Beverage (Meals) Tax vs. Surcharge
Why does the City need money?
Under Measures 5 and 50, the City has the second lowest property tax rate in Jackson County-$1.84 per thousand assessed value. Because our police services are using up most of […]
Why I’m Voting “No” – by Criss Garcia, Jacksonville City Councilor
Please join me in voting NO on the Meals Tax—measure 15-180. It would be a historic mistake for three reasons:
- The measure does not provide a stable funding for critical police services.
We cannot fund […]
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, […]
Proposed Meals Tax is a Bad Idea – by Mike and Kandee McClain
We believe there are multiple reasons why the proposed Meals and Beverage Tax (Meals Tax) is a bad idea and would like to focus on two reasons we think the initiative deserves a “NO” vote.
For […]
The Mystery of the Lady in Black: A Haunted Field Walk at Hanley Farm
The evenings of October 14, 20 and 21, 2018 – you’re invited to take a dark walk, guided by lantern, through the fields of Hanley Farm. What is it that keeps all the neighbors astir? […]
Britt Ends 2018 Season on a High Note
MEDFORD, OR — The Britt Music & Arts Festival thanks everyone – our patrons, members, business partners, media partners, artists and fans – for an outstanding season. Despite another smoky wildfire season, the 2018 Britt […]