Jackson-area news, city and county decisions, and public notices.
Jackson’s City Council covered a lot of ground at its September 22 meeting — and several of the votes will land directly in residents’ mailboxes and neighborhoods. From rubbish fees to the Shaw Road bridge and new housing parcels, here is what was decided and what it means for you. Rubbish fees on the table […]
The City of Jackson is kicking off a new Master Plan process, a 12–16 month effort that will set the community’s long-range vision for land use, neighborhoods, transportation, and economic development. For residents and local businesses, this is the document that will quietly shape zoning decisions, corridor investments, and development priorities for years to come […]
QUICK ANSWER: Relatives of four inmates who died in falls from elevated prison galleries since 2022 filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, alleging officials knew for years that railings at two Jackson-area prisons were unsafe. The case was filed in the Michigan Court of Claims. The lawsuit The […]
QUICK ANSWER: The Jackson, Michigan City Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning all cryptocurrency ATMs from operating in the city. No one may install or host a crypto ATM, or perform cryptocurrency transactions through a cashier. The law takes effect October 22, 2026, and operators have 90 days from then to remove their machines or […]
QUICK ANSWER: On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, the Jackson City Council voted 5-2 (the council voted twice) to keep the city’s Flock automated license plate reader cameras running, funding the renewal with federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) money. The grant totals $42,271 — $28,024 to the Jackson Police Department and $14,247 to the Jackson County […]
QUICK ANSWER: On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, the Jackson City Council passed Ordinance 2026-03 on second reading by a 4-3 vote. The ordinance bans tents and limits unattended and excess personal property in public rights of way, sidewalks, and parks. With a 30-day effective clause, it is expected to take effect around Oct. 8, 2026 […]