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Process to create neighborhood associations being considered by Jackson officials Updated 10:36 AM; Today 10:36 AM Members of the Jackson City Council and city staff meet virtually on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (Screenshot provided by the City of Jackson) Facebook Share JACKSON, MI -- A new proposal could codify the ways to establish a neighborhood association in the city of Jackson. Jackson City Council discussed an ordinance that would allow residents to form neighborhood associations affiliated with the city through a chartering process, then be eligible for streamlined information and fun...

4 Jackson City Council seats up for grabs in 2021 election Updated 10:28 AM; Today 10:28 AM A microphone for public comment is set up as Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies presides over a special Jackson City Council meeting in the council chambers at City Hall on Monday, March 23, 2020. All of the other members of council remoted in to the meeting due to concerns from coronavirus. J. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI -- Political hopefuls have just under three weeks to enter the races for Jackson City Council seats this year. Seats for mayor and council members in wards 1, 3 and 5 ...

Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies says he will not seek reelection Updated Apr 01, 2021; Posted Apr 01, 2021 Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies speaks during the 2020 State of the City Address at the Michigan Theatre in downtown Jackson on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.J. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies will not seek reelection for the city’s highest office. Dobies announced his decision to step away on Thursday, April 1, after two two-year terms as mayor. His current term as mayor ends this year. Dobies, 35, said he wants to step down and allow another person...

Councilwoman maintains she was transparent about role in potential Jackson development deal Updated Dec 17, 2020; Posted Dec 17, 2020 Candidate for the 4th Ward City Council seat Laura Schlecte speaks during the Jackson city candidate forum at the Michigan Theater on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Candidates for mayor, 4th Ward City Council seat, and treasure answered questions during the forum. Mary Lewandowski| MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Details on Laura Dwyer Schlecte’s involvement in a proposed development deal of city-owned property may be forwarded to the Michigan Attorney G...

Jackson School of the Arts passes on Masonic Temple, buys Vermeulen’s building instead Updated Dec 10, 2020; Posted Dec 10, 2020 Renovations have been continuing on the old Vermeulen's building on Cortland Street in downtown Jackson as seen on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. J. Scott Park | MLive.comJ. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – The Jackson School of the Arts’ dream to move downtown is closer to coming true. Jackson City Council approved the sale of the former Vermeulen’s Building, 135 Cortland St., to the 18-year-old nonprofit for $500,000 at its virtual meeting Tue...