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APPLY to be a LIFEGUARD!

LIFEGUARDS Needed this summer at Jackson Pool. 
Part-Time – Seasonal – Minimum age 15 years old
$17.00/hour – must have current Lifeguard Certification (including CPR/AED/First Aid) If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard, but are not certified, you can apply to be a swim instructor ($16/hr).  Open until filled; Apply ASAP.   CLICK HERE for the application and email it to cinfo@ci.jackson.ca.us or drop off at City Hall (33 Broadway).

Swim Lesson Sign-Ups are OPEN

It's swim lesson season!
Pool staff are available at City Hall on May 1st from 8:30AM to 5PM to answer your questions, and will return on May 4th (SATURDAY) from 9AM-12PM for those unable to stop in on weekdays.  Sign-ups are accepted everyday until classes are full at City Hall during regular business hours.  

Please complete a separate application for each student.  Forms may also be mailed in with check or money order. City staff are not able to answer your questions about which class your student should be in so please make your best guess and Swim Instructors will move your student to a different class if necessary, based upon their assessment of your child's swim ability for their safety.

CLICK HERE for the swim lesson application.  CLICK HERE for swim schedule. 
As classes fill, we do our best to block out unavailable sessions on this link.  If a class you select becomes unavailable before your registration is processed, our Pool Director will contact you to make other arrangements.  Refunds are available if no alternate class is available.

SEEKING:  Volunteer Community Service Officers

Jackson Police Department is actively seeking Volunteer Community Service Officers to assist with parking enforcement, traffic control, security, vacation checks and other various duties on a PART-TIME and/or ON CALL basis.  If you have a HS Diploma, valid driver's license, and will pass a background check... WE NEED YOU!
CLICK HERE for more information.  CLICK HERE for an application.

2024/25 Measure E/TOT Funds

We are currently seeking grant proposals to request Measure E/TOT funds.  CLICK HERE to view the full RFP. 
Proposals are due by no later than June 7, 2024 at Noon (12PM).  

*Expenditure reports for awards made in 2023 are due by no later than June 30, 2024.  However, if you are submitting a proposal for 2024/25 funds, you must also include the 2023/24 expenditure report (OR) a timeframe for the expenditure to be utilized if you have not already submitted it to this office.

Welcome Jackson's New City Manager, Carl Simpson!

At the regular City Council meeting tonight (December 11, 2023) the Council unanimously approved the contract agreement for our new City Manager, Carl Simpson.  Please CLICK HERE to read the entire Press Release regarding this exciting news.  We look forward to having Carl join our City of Jackson team!
Council also acknowledged and thanked city staff and our Interim City Manager/Police Chief Christopher Mynderup for stepping into this important role during the City's time of need.

Attention Local Businesses!

The City of Jackson wants to help you spruce up your storefront!
The Jackson Facade Improvement Program offers up to $2,500 in matching City funds to all businesses in the city limits of Jackson to help improve the appearance of individual building facades, signs and awnings!  City Council reserves $15,000 to assist as many qualified projects as funds allow.  Visual appearance improvements to areas visible from the street or highway are the top priority.  Please CLICK HERE to read more and download the application.

Martha Quinn's Plaque Unveiling at City Pool

Today, the City of Jackson unveiled the "Martha Quinn Aquatics Program" plaque in honor of the legendary Pool Boss Martha Quinn at the city pool. Mayor Steve McLean, Vice Mayor Chad Simmons, and Councilmember Max Godde were in attendance, along with City Manager Yvonne Kimball and multiple other city staff. Martha's esteemed successors Pool Director Daphne Parker and Pool Manager Skylar Dann were present to show their respect for Mrs. Quinn as well, along with lifeguards London Earnest and Aja Fuller. The City of Jackson expressed their sincere appreciation for Martha's 47 years of commitment to the success of the Jackson Pool programs.
 

Police Chief Chris Mynderup Appointed Interim City Manager

Please join with us in congratulating Police Chief Chris Mynderup on being appointed the City of Jackson's Interim City Manager!  Please CLICK HERE to read the full press release.

Weed Abatement Complaint Form Is Available

You can find the electronic submittal form here: Weed Abatement Complaint Form

Building Permit Online Portal is Now Live

Building permit applications and permit fees can be summitted remotely through a new ONLINE portal on city website under HOME / DEPARTMENTS / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ BUILDING Dept..  Or follow link - https://jacksonca.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/jacksonca

Check Out the Jackson Pioneer Cemetery Interactive Mapping Tool

Cemetery Mapping Tool is available for research on general plot information. Find the tool under HOME/ GOVERNMENT/ STANDING COMMITTEES / CEMETERY COMMITTEE or follow link:
https://www.ci.jackson.ca.us/city_services/standing_committees/cemetery_committee.php