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MAY 1st ~ SWIM LESSON Sign-Ups
It's NEARLY swim lesson season!
Sign-ups begin on MAY 1, 2024. Pool staff will be available at City Hall on May 1st to answer your questions.
NOTE: Please complete a separate application for each student. Forms may be mailed in with check or money order payment anytime, but will NOT be processed until May 1st, 2024. City Staff will NOT accept swim lesson sign ups in the City office until May 1st. City staff are not able to answer your questions about which class your student should be in. 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.
For parents unable to drop off swim lesson applications on weekdays, you can mail in the application with check or money order (OR) drop off your application in person on SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 between 9AM and 12PM at CITY HALL (33 Broadway). A pool staff member will be on site to help answer your questions. CHECK or CASH payment is PREFERRED on this date.
Sign-ups begin on MAY 1, 2024. Pool staff will be available at City Hall on May 1st to answer your questions.
NOTE: Please complete a separate application for each student. Forms may be mailed in with check or money order payment anytime, but will NOT be processed until May 1st, 2024. City Staff will NOT accept swim lesson sign ups in the City office until May 1st. City staff are not able to answer your questions about which class your student should be in. 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.
For parents unable to drop off swim lesson applications on weekdays, you can mail in the application with check or money order (OR) drop off your application in person on SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 between 9AM and 12PM at CITY HALL (33 Broadway). A pool staff member will be on site to help answer your questions. CHECK or CASH payment is PREFERRED on this date.
FINAL Lifeguard Training Session Filling up FAST!
The final lifeguard training course begins on May 8th, 2024. We still have a few more openings and vouchers available through Amador County's Kids' Plates Grant. If you're interested in becoming a lifeguard, please come down to City Hall before the class fills up!
Session 4: May 8th 3:30PM-7:30PM, May 11th & 12th 9AM-4PM. This class includes approximately 7 hours of independent online coursework.
Be prepared to SWIM everyday! CLICK HERE for the lifeguard training brochure.
*IF you need to be recertified, vouchers are also available to cover the cost and spaces are filling up fast.
Session 4: May 8th 3:30PM-7:30PM, May 11th & 12th 9AM-4PM. This class includes approximately 7 hours of independent online coursework.
Be prepared to SWIM everyday! CLICK HERE for the lifeguard training brochure.
*IF you need to be recertified, vouchers are also available to cover the cost and spaces are filling up fast.
Community Coffee 4/25/24 10AM-12PM
Come on down to the Boilerworks Cafe next to the National Hotel on April 25th, 2024 between 10AM-12PM to have a coffee and chat with City Manager Carl P. Simpson. This quarter we are focusing on FIRE PREVENTION and the Jackson Fire Department and Code Enforcement team will give a short presentation. We look forward to seeing you there! CLICK HERE to view the flyer for this event. For additional information on the City's efforts towards fire prevention & response to high weeds CLICK HERE.
If you would like to host a future Community Coffee event and have adequate meeting space, please reach out to Deputy City Clerk Carleen Kirkpatrick at cinfo@ci.jackson.ca.us.
If you would like to host a future Community Coffee event and have adequate meeting space, please reach out to Deputy City Clerk Carleen Kirkpatrick at cinfo@ci.jackson.ca.us.
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.
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.
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
https://www.ci.jackson.ca.us/city_services/standing_committees/cemetery_committee.php