Wastewater Report Outlines Costly Options. To comply with Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements to reduce the City's treated wastewater effluent discharge into Jackson Creek, the City has conducted numerous studies over the past ten years to evaluate options. At the July 26 City Council meeting, a sewer rate committee was appointed to review the report and examine potential impacts to sewer rates in Jackson.  More information about this committee will be placed on the website as it becomes available.

Downtown Buildings Eligible for a Make-over Grant.  The City Council has approved a program to allow downtown businesses and property owners to apply for grant funding for façade improvements to their building.  The program was developed by the Jackson Revitalization Committee and is designed to provide an incentive for physical improvements to beautify downtown.  Click here for the program details and application.

2010 Jackson Pool Schedule Available.  Ready for some pool weather? Swim lessons are still open for registration on a limited space-available basis.  Please stop by the Jackson pool during open hours or mail in your registration if the session has not yet started. Recreational swim times are 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Week night evening swim times (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) begin June 21.

Live Scan Fingerprinting Services Available at JPD.  The Jackson Police Department now offers convenient fingerprinting services to the public using the digital Live Scan fingerprinting process.  If you need to be fingerprinted for a new job, youth sport league or any other purpose, you can come get "rolled" at the JPD five days per week (except furlough Fridays).  Appointments are recommended.

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“Shop Jackson” Program Offers Great Local Discounts!.  The Jackson Revitalization Committee’s Shop Jackson program developed in cooperation with the Jackson Rancheria Casino is now open for business.  A list of all participating Jackson merchants and the special deals they are offering to Dreamcatcher’s Club members are listed on the Rancheria’s web site.  This program was created by the business community for the business community and offers great potential to expand your customer base.  Click on the Revitalization Committee's page for more information on how to participate.

Fiscal Year 2010-11 City Budget Adopted.  At its meeting on June 28, the City Council approved the budget for July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 with a balanced General Fund, but without restoring any of the significant cuts required last year to offset the revenue reductions resulting from the economic recession.  The full staff report, including line item details of each department and enterprise fund is available by clicking on the first sentence of this item.

Mission Boulevard now under Construction.  This construction project will connect the existing Mission Boulevard cul-de-sac near Sutter Amador Hospital to the Broadway Bridge, which was constructed in 2006. 
Construction is ahead of schedule and the new section of Mission Boulevard will likely be open by Wednesday, August 4th.

Amador Farmers Market Every Sunday Now Through October.  Local produce farmers from the region are bringing their annual Sunday market to the Busi Municipal Parking Lot (just beyond Mel & Faye's Diner off Highway 49/88) from 10am to 1pm.  Come buy the freshest, locally grown produce in the area, buy plants and enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning at the market.  Get there early for the best selection!

Dance in the Park Series Debuts this Summer.  The Twin Rivers Music Foundation is hosting four downtown concert/dance events at Petkovich Park in downtown Jackson starting in June.  The concerts will take place on two Saturdays each month from 5pm - 7pm and feature a variety of musical talent.  Come spend the evening in downtown Jackson and kick up your heels or just enjoy the music.  The next date is Saturday, August 14th.

Come to Downtown Jackson and enjoy free jazz every other Wednesday from noon to 3pm.  The "Geezers" welcome all music lovers to 35 Main Street for their pick-up jams - musicians welcome too!  It's a great way to spend a summer afternoon on Main Street.  For the next performance date, please call 223-4633.