Jackson, MI
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JacksonMI averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $193,817 +2.9% yr/yr · +22.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2003–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Human Relations Commission
- Amy Rich — Secretary/Treasurer
- Amanda Hale
- Anne de Irala
- Donna Brown
- James Johnson Jr.
- Mary Bracey
- Miriam Brown Dorsey
Municipal budget
Total revenue$96.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$114.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$27.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$41.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,658 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025130 housing units ($14.7M)
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 16:30
Sharp Board
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Historic District Commission
161 W Michigan, Jackson
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Administrative hearings on code violations, zoning, and more scheduled
The Jackson Administrative Hearings Bureau will hear a docket of cases on August 26, 2026, including internal reviews, continuations, new cases, defaults, and hearings on code violations (CX), zoning (ZN), vacant property (VH), building inspections (BI), and nuisances (NW). The agenda lists numerous property-specific cases with owner names and addresses.
- Internal review of 25-316 CX 908 Second St (Chet Treichel)
- New case 26-186 ZN 1807 Deyo St (Tulin Caglayan)
- Default case 26-146 CX 1229 Williams St (David & Holly Gorsuch)
- Continuation 26-133 ZN 337 Bates (Kelley L Hooper)
- New case 26-187 NW 1034 Maple Ave (Nathan Willaert & Brenda Squires)
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BUREAU
DOCKET
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Internal Review:
25-316 CX 908 Second St (3-1971)
Chet Treichel
25-465 CX 103 Wren St (5-1077)
Terrance Stevens
25-151 CX 608 W Morrell St (3-1952)
Elizabeth M Cassidy
25-389 CX 1022 Maple Ave (4-0912)
Thomas L’Huillier
26-017 CX 223 S Dwight St (6-0930)
Christopher & Ashley Gomez
26-018 CX 234 W Biddle St (4-0468)
Lisa Rodriguez & Monica Hamilton
26-021 CX 121 W Robinson St (5-1498) Katrina D Sproles
26-022 CX 1107 Third St (3-2209)
Trevor Stark & Paul Stark
26-029 CX 760 Oakdale Ave (3-1767)
William C Zapapta
25-463 CX 411 Harwood St (3-2134)
Adam Burk & Justion Yost
26-076 ZN 915 Orchard Pl (5-0542)
Tashia M Carter
26-088 VH 147 W High St (4-1515)
Joshua Johnson
26-105 CX 1108 Maple Ave (4-0952)
Julie Goodrich & David Beckley
26-108 BI
161 W High St (4-1523)
Monique Habari
26-148 CX 725 Page Ave (6-1568)
Moore Co LLC
25-417 CX 328 E High St (5-1199)
Christopher Glaspie
26-129 HI
905 Fourth (3-2065)
James W Madery
26-130 NW 316 N Blackstone (2-0038.1) Fifth Third Bank
26-131 NW 155 W Addison St (4-1606)
Mark Austin
26-128 HI
809 Cooper (8-2273)
Andrew J Fitzpatrick
8:30
Continuation:
26-133 ZN 337 Bates (8-0260) Kelley L Hooper
9:00
New:
26-172 CX 618 ST Clair Ave (2-2165)
Deshon Taylor
26-173 CX 1305 Wildwood Ave (2-0390)
Richard Mitsch
26-174 CX 305 E Addison St (5-1995)
Freddie L Jr & Linda F
Young
26-175 CX 799 E Washington Ave (6-1544 …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:30
Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority
1107 Adrian Street, Jackson
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Racial Equity Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
Community Police Oversight Commission
Boos Recreation Center – 210 Gilbert St., Jackson
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 17:30
Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority
1107 Adrian Street, Jackson
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
Historic District Commission
161 W Michigan, Jackson
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
Racial Equity Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:30
Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority
1107 Adrian Street, Jackson
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Historic District Commission
161 W Michigan, Jackson
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 18:00
Racial Equity Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:00
Community Police Oversight Commission
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center – 1107 Adrian St., Jackson
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:30
Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority
1107 Adrian Street, Jackson
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 16:30
Sharp Board
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00
Historic District Commission
161 W Michigan, Jackson
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00
Racial Equity Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Review
161 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 18:00
Historic District Commission
161 W Michigan, Jackson
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 18:00
Racial Equity Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:00
Historic District Commission
161 W Michigan, Jackson
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 16:30
Sharp Board
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed May 12, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Thu May 20, 2027 · 16:30
Sharp Board
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Thu May 20, 2027 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Wed May 26, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Jul 14, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Jul 28, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Aug 11, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Aug 25, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Sep 8, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Sep 22, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Oct 13, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Oct 27, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Nov 10, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Nov 24, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Dec 1, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Wed Dec 8, 2027 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Chambers
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Council
Youth Council to discuss Jason Hill’s proposal for a publicly owned Jax‑Mart grocery store
The Jackson Youth Council will hear committee reports and address several old‑business items, including the Juneteenth scholarship and upcoming leadership elections for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. New‑business discussion will include the Jason Hill proposal for a publicly owned grocery store (Jax‑Mart) and potential grant opportunities. The meeting also covers scheduling for the next fiscal year and other community activities.
- Jason Hill proposal for Jax‑Mart: a publicly owned grocery store in Jackson, MI
- Open leadership seats (chair, vice chair, secretary) for the 2026/2027 fiscal year
- Juneteenth scholarship completion acknowledgment
- Planning of the end‑of‑year retreat for council members
- Discussion of grant opportunities listed under New Business
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161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
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CITY YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: City Hall, 10" Floor Conference Room
161 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
AGENDA ITEMS:
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Adoption of the Agenda
IV. Citizens’ Comments (3-Minute Limits)
V. Approval of Meeting Minutes
VI. Committee Reports
A. Mental Health Committee
B. Eco-Friendly Committee
C. DEI Committee
D. Event Committee
VII. Old Business
A. Juneteenth- Kids Zone Success
e Juneteenth Scholarship- Congrats
B. Calendar update
C. End of Year Retreat
D. Seniors need to have a signed letter for the end of term. Please see
Nacoya or Katima for more information.
E. Prepare to present to councilmen who desire to hold a leadership
position for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. Open seats will be for the chair,
vice chair, and secretary positions.
F, Tobacco Compliance Checks- Alex Wray with Most Teens Don't
G. Jason Hill Proposal for Jax-Mart: A Proposal For a Publicly Owned
Grocery Store in Jackson, MI.
VILL. New Business
A. First day of School for Councilmen
B. Meeting dates for the 2026/2027 fiscal year
C. Open Houses to attend and Dates
D. Women of League voters: Financial opportunities
E. Date for Council’s Open House
F. Grants
NEXT MEETING
The next Youth Council meeting will be held TBA.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
This meeting was called to order at 6:08 …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Human Relations Commission
Jackson Human Relations Commission to hear police report, plan events
The Jackson Human Relations Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including a police liaison report, committee updates, and community events. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Community Liaison Police Officer Report
- Committee reports: Nominating, Project Development, Policy and Complaint, Finance
- Old Business: HRC Community Events
- New Business: HWB
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Jackson Human Relations Commission is to serve as an official agency of the
City of Jackson, responsible for advising and making recommendations to the City Manager and City
Council concerning good human relations, combating discrimination within the community wherever it
exists, and for acting to promote needed change.
Date:
Time:
Place:
August 19th, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Hall, 2nd Floor Chambers
161 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson MI, 49201
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Adoption of the Agenda
IV.
Citizen Comments (3-Minute Limit)
V.
Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes
VI.
Community Liaison Police Officer Report
VII.
Committee Report
•
Nominating Committee (Lead)
•
Project Development Committee (Lead)
•
Policy and Complaint Committee (Lead)
•
Finance Report (Lead)
VIII.
Old Business
a.
HRC Community Events
IX.
New Business
a.
HWB
X.
City Councilmember Liaison Comments
XI.
Commissioner’s Comments
XII.
City Staff Liaison Comments
XIII.
Adjournment
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 16:30
Sharp Board
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Human Relations Commission
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 16:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to vote on final adoption of ordinance banning excess property in public spaces
The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and consider final adoption of Ordinance 2026-03, which would prohibit storing unattended and excess personal property in public rights-of-way, sidewalks, and parks. The council will also vote on updates to planning and zoning fees, a new labor agreement with the POLC, and several construction change orders and purchases, including a $395,846 crane truck.
- Ordinance 2026-03: second reading and final adoption to ban unattended/excess property in public spaces
- Planning and zoning fee schedule updates, including new Brownfield fees
- 2026-2030 POLC labor agreement approval
- Purchase of Freightliner Manitec Crane Truck for $395,846
- Multiple change orders for construction contracts, including a $1.97M decrease on Pearl Loop Transmission Main
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
A.
Invocation to be given by Sixth Ward Councilmember Will Forgrave.
3. ROLL CALL.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
5. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A.
Special Olympic Proclamations
Proclamations honoring Jackson Special Olympians Sierra Weller and
Jonah Yee for their accomplishments at the 2026 Special Olympics USA
Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
B.
Engineering presentation re: Ganson Street Corridor Safety Improvements
from Mechanic Street to Horton Street
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A.
Ganson Street Corridor Safety Improvements from Mechanic Street to
Horton Street
7. CITIZEN COMMENTS.
(3-Minute Limit)
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR.
Consent Action
A.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Jackson City Council on 21 July
2026
Approve the proposed meeting minutes of the July 21, 2026, Regular
Meeting of the Jackson City Council
B.
Appointment to the Downtown Development Authority
Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jacob Cross to the
Downtown Development Authority, for a four-year term, beginning
immediately and ending on March 31, 2030.
C.
Receive the attached letters from the Environmental Commission
D.
City of Jackson, Michigan Financial Statements for the Twelve Months
Ended June 30, 2026
E.
Special Event Application: Grand River Annual Cleanup
Approve a request …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Commission
Environmental Commission to discuss trees, pollinator gardens, and data centers
The Environmental Commission will review progress on street tree planting and discuss potential pollinator garden pilot programs. The body will also consider the City's pursuit of Tree City USA designation and evaluate environmental impacts of data center development.
- Street tree planting contract for 200 trees
- Pollinator garden pilot program discussion
- Tree City USA designation application
- Data center environmental impact discussion
- Environmental Commission ordinance amendment
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161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, 10th Floor Conference Room
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 06-17-26 Meeting Minutes
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Progress updates on Street Trees (Plan, Planting Contract, and Tree City
USA designation), Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program,
Municipal Waste Study, and the potential addition of statutory ex-officio
members.
B. Research on LEED for Cities and Communities
C. Discussion on Urban Agriculture and Pollinator Gardens
D. Discussion on Data Centers
6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. CITIZEN COMMENTS
(3-Minute Limit)
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
9. NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY, 09-16-26 AT 6:00 PM
10. ADJOURNMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 06-17-26
MEETING MINUTES (PREPARED 06-26-26)
PAGE 1 OF 4
Date: Wednesday, 06-17-26
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Conference Room on 10th floor of City Hall, 161 W Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan
I. Call to Order Chairperson Kazmier called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.
II. Roll Call
Present: Commissioner Kelli Kazmier (Chair)
Commissioner Andrew Johnson
Commissioner Derek Dobies
Commissioner Samantha Kloos
Absent: Commissioner Kelsey Heck Wood
Staff: Jeffrey Crow, City of Jackson Engineering
III. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion made by Commissioner Dobies and seconded by Commissioner Kazmier to approve the
agenda as amended by adding …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Administrative Hearings Bureau docket for Aug 12, 2026
This is the docket for the Jackson, MI Administrative Hearings Bureau meeting on August 12, 2026. It lists numerous cases for internal review, new hearings, continuations, and defaults, covering code violations (CX), noxious weeds (NW), housing inspections (HI), and zoning (ZN) matters at specific properties. The agenda is procedural, with no decisions or proposals described.
- 25-364 CX 514 Harris St (Ryan Thornsberry)
- 26-155 HI 503 W Trail St (Brendan Robertson, Jack McGuire, Roberto Perez)
- 26-156 ZN S Gorham St (Tracy & Michael Jones)
- 26-165 ZN 2008 Chapin St (Danyell Martin)
- 26-171 ZN 1515 Plymouth St (Lucio Parra-Benavidez)
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BUREAU
DOCKET
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Internal Review:
25-364 CX 514 Harris St (7-0710)
Ryan Thornsberry
25-440 CX 1116 Hamlin Pl (7-0946)
Dylan Snitchler & Kayla Jockwig
25-438 NW 270 Douglas St (4-1415)
Daniel Richards & Christina Pierce
25-361 CX 334 Adams St (1-0670)
Richard Booth
25-409 CX 700 First St (3-0020)
Linda Karazim
26-002 CX 1029 Williams St (4-0916)
James F & Carolyn L Wilcox
26-035 CX 1118 Linwood Ave (4-1051)
Shanique E Parker-Wornum
26-039 CX 135 Gilbert St (7-0822)
Karsten Gregory
26-001 CX 311 Summit Ave (6-0547)
Warren E & Kathy Ann White
25-451 CX 1409 S West Ave (3-2594)
Joseph R Divietri
26-009 CX 140 W Mansion St (4-1722)
Barbara J Hemphill
25-452 CX 411 Jefferson St (1-0691)
Kelli Anderson
25-377 CX 150 Stanley Ave (5-1087)
Anna & Steven K Hinckley
25-378 CX 148 Stanley Ave (5-1088)
Anna & Steven K Hinckley
25-132 HI
408 First St-410 (3-0049)
Reasonable Homebuyers & Property MGMT
26-097 HI
148 Mitchell St (5-0506)
Derya Koker & Aydin Omer Koker
26-101 HI
1006 Greenwood Ave (4-1216) CDE Ventures LLC
26-114 HI
334 Edward Ave (2-0664)
James W Madery
26-103 HI
921 Maple Ave (4-0848)
Collins and Collins Real Estate LLC
26-117 HI
1038 Woodbridge St (4-1266) Violet L Bettig
26-118 VH 112 Marshall St (8-2000.2A)
Robert J Lilles
26-123 ZN 937 Chittock Ave (5-0648)
Ashley Tashay and David Gibson
9:00
New:
26-155 HI 503 W Trail St (2-1027)
Brendan Robertson, Jack McGui …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 17:30
Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority
MLK Corridor board to review financial reports, discuss Crescent project
The MLK Corridor Improvement Authority will meet to approve minutes from July 23, 2026, and receive financial reports for April through July 2026. The board will also discuss old and new business, including updates on the Crescent residential mixed-use project and capital campaign progress.
- Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 board meeting (Exhibit A)
- Financial reports for April, May, June, and July 2026
- Update on marketing and communications efforts by JTV
- Update on capital campaign progress
- Discussion of Crescent residential mixed-use project proposed by Goldencrest Development
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1107 Adrian Street, Jackson
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MLK CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Thursday, August 6, 2026
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: King Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, MI 49203
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Adoption of the Agenda
IV. Citizen Comments (3-Minute Limit)
V. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the July 23, 2026 Board Meeting (Exhibit A)
VI. Financial Report
a. April 2026 Report
b. May 2026 Report
c. June 2026 Report
d. July 2026 Report
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
IX. Staff Report
X. Director’s Comments
XI. Adjournment
MLK CORRIDOR AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
The Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority (MLK CIA) Board of Directors met in-person at the
Jackson King Center Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, MI 49203. The meeting was called to order
at 5:36 pm by Anthony Parker.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Anthony Parker, Arlene Robinson, Daniel Mahoney, Philicia Richmond, John Willis
EXCUSED: Mindy Bradish-Orta, James Johnson
ABSENT: Diane Washington, Cathy Moore
ALSO PRESENT: Malik Goodwin- GWJ, David Barker - JTV, Monica Moser- Jackson Community
Foundation (JCF)
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
A motion was made by John Willis to adopt the agenda with changes. The change was to move Agenda Item No.
10b ahead of Item No. 10a. Daniel Mahoney seconded the motion. The Motion carried.
PRESENTATION:
The MLK CIA Board and the Jackson Community Foundation staff acknowl …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider three rezoning requests and one childcare permit
The Planning Commission will review applications for a conditional use permit and several map amendments for rezoning. The body will also discuss an update to the Master Plan.
- Conditional Use Permit for a childcare center at 906 E Pearl Street
- Rezoning request for 1401-1409 N Blackstone
- Rezoning request for 1308, 1310, and 1314 Lansing Ave
- Rezoning request for 300 Homewild Ave, 409 and 415 N Martin Luther King Jr DR, and 300 Burr ST
- Master Plan Update discussion
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161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, AUGUST 5, 2026.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, MAY 6, 2026.
A. Minutes of May 6, 2026.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
(3-Minute Limit)
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.
A. 906 E Pearl Street (Parcel # 7-056000000) Request for a Conditional Use
Permit for a Childcare Center
B. Rezoning (Map Amendment) 1401-1409 N Blackstone (Parent Parcel # 1-
083400000), 1409 N Blackstone (Child Parcel # 1-0834.0400), 1407 N
Blackstone (Child Parcel # 1-0834.0300). 1405 N Blackstone (Child Parcel #
1-0834.0200)
C. Rezoning (Map Amendment) 1308 Lansing Ave (Parcel #2-210900000),
1310 Lansing Ave. (Parcel #2-2108.1000), 1314 Lansing Ave. (Parcel # 2-
211.1000)
D. Rezoning (Map Amendment) 300 Homewild Ave (Parcel #7-029000000),
409 N Martin Luther King Jr DR (Parcel #7-0289.1000), 415 N Martin Luther
King Jr DR (Parcel # 7-029400000), 300 Burr ST (Parcel # 7-068900000)
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Master Plan Update
8. NEW BUSINESS.
9. COMMISSIONER / PLANNER COMMENTS.
10. NEXT MEETING REMINDER, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
Racial Equity Commission
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:00
Historic District Commission
Commission to review window installation at 607 First Street
The Historic District Commission will consider a request for permission to install new vinyl windows at 607 First Street. The body will also discuss a text amendment to Section 13-9, (a).
- Application for vinyl windows at 607 First Street (parcel # 4-0397.1000)
- Proposed text amendment to Section 13-9, (a)
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HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, 10th Floor Conference Room
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA JULY 27, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, MAY 26,2026
A. Minutes of May 26, 2026
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMISSION
A. 607 First Street (parcel # 4-0397.1000) request for permission to install new
vinyl windows.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS.
(3-Minute Limit)
7. NEW BUSINESS.
A.
1. Text Amendment Change, Section 13-9, (a)
8. BOARD MEMBER/PLANNER COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority
MLK Corridor Improvement Authority to discuss Goldencrest development
The Authority will review the Goldencrest development and present awards for the Entrepreneurial Fund Round 5 grants. The board will also review financial reports from April, May, and June 2026.
- Entrepreneurial Fund Round 5 Grant Award Presentation
- Goldencrest Development presentation and discussion
- Financial reports for April, May, and June 2026
- Marketing and Communications update from JTV
- Capital Campaign update
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1107 Adrian Street, Jackson
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MLK
CIA
MARTIN LUTHER KING
CORRIDOR Improvement AUTHORITY
MLK CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: King Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, Ml 49203
|. Call to Order
I. Roll Call
Ill Adoption of the Agenda
\V. _ Presentation- Entrepreneurial Fund Round 5 Grant Award Presentation
V. Citizen Comments (3-Minute Limit)
VI. Presentation Goldencrest
VI. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the May 28, 2026 Board Meeting (Exhibit A)
Vill. Financial Report
a. April 2026 Report
b. May 2026 Report
cc. June 2026 Report
IX. Old Business
‘a. Marketing and Communications Update- JTV
b. Capital Campaign Update
X. New Business
a. Goldencrest Development
b. Close Session
XI. Staff Report
Xi. Director's Comments
XII Adjournment
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MLK CORRIDOR AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
May 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
‘The Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority (MLK CIA) Board of Directors met in-person at the
Jackson King Center Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St, Jackson, Ml 49203. The meeting was called to order
at $:40 pm by Anthony Parker.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Anthony Parker, Arlene Robinson, Daniel Mahoney, Philicia Richmond, Mindy
Bradish-Orta, Diane Washington, Cathy Moore
EXCUSED:
ABSENT: John Willis
ALSO PRESENT: — Malik Goodwin- GWJ, David Barker- JTV, Monica Moser- Jackson Community
Foundation (JCF)
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
‘A motion was made by Mindy Bradish-Orta to adopt the agenda with ch …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
General
Zoning Board to hear variance requests for two properties
The Jackson Zoning Board of Appeals will convene to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider two public hearings regarding use variance requests for properties at 906 E Pearl and 1221 S Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
- Public hearing for 906 E Pearl (Parcel # 7-056000000) Supplemental and Use Variance
- Public hearing for 1221 S Martin Luther King Junior Drive (Parcel # 5-123800000) Use Variance
- Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026
- Presentation on Mixed Use Development by Community Development Team members Sven Harrison and Alec Herr
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161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. ROLL CALL.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, JULY 23, 2026
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
A. Minutes of June 25, 2026
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
(3-Minute Limit)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. 906 E Pearl (Parcel # 7-056000000) request for Supplemental and Use
Variance.
B. 1221 S Martin Luther King Junior Drive (Parcel # 5-123800000) Use
Variance for residential at the first floor.
8. NEW BUSINESS.
A. Mixed Use Development Presentation from Community Development Team
members Sven Harrison and Alec Herr
9. BOARD MEMBER/PLANNER ANNOUNCEMENTS.
10. NEXT MEETING REMINDER, AUGUST 27, 2026.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Administrative Hearings Bureau docket includes 20 code enforcement, housing and zoning cases.
The Jackson Administrative Hearings Bureau will hear 20 cases on July 22, 2026, including code enforcement, housing inspection, zoning, building inspection, and vehicle hearings. The cases are scheduled in blocks: internal reviews at 8:00 AM, a continuation at 8:30 AM, and new hearings at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 2:00 PM. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; each case will be adjudicated during the session.
- Internal review of code enforcement case 25-417 CX at 328 E High St (Christopher Glaspie)
- Continuation of code enforcement case 26-104 CX at 526 E Michigan Ave (Walter Jr. & Thelma Niecko)
- New zoning case 26-150 ZN at 151 W High St (Ronney M & Hortencia Harrell)
- New housing inspection case 26-153 HI at 254 Douglas St (4 Sure Property Mgt LLC)
- New building inspection case 26-152 BI at 802 First St (Jerry J Fitch Jr)
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BUREAU
DOCKET
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Internal Review:
25-417 CX 328 E High St (5-1199) Christopher Glaspie
25-424 CX 326 Taylor St (1-0383) Eddie R Moore
25-432 CX 302 E Mansion St (5-1843) Annissa Sumner
26-016 CX 701 Center St (2-1644) Leonard Litteral
25-461 HI 320 W Morrell St (4-0568) K Leighton Holdings LLC
26-074 CX 503 Hibbard Ave (2-1200) Autumn Sager
26-076 ZN 915 Orchard Pl (5-0542) Tashia M Carter
26-091 HI 701 First (4-0411) Michael Vanderlip – 30 day smokes
26-025 HI 312 E Euclid Ave (5-1830)
K Leighton Holdings LLC – full
comply
26-106 VH 736 Bloomfield Blvd (3-2716) Ssasha Johnson
8:30 Continuation:
26-104 CX 526 E Michigan Ave (7-0488.1)
Walter Jr. & Thelma Niecko
ETAL
9:00 New:
26-146 CX 1229 Williams St (4-0972) David & Holly Gorsuch
26-147 CX 1901 Fourth St (3-2481) Johnnie Johnson ET AL
26-148 CX 725 Page Ave (6-1568) Moore Co LLC
26-149 CX 634 ST Clair Ave (2-2171) Cynthia M Curl
26-150 ZN 151 W High St (4-1517)
Ronney M & Hortencia
Harrell
10:00 New:
26-151 ZN 202 E Euclid Ave (5-1772) Renee L Sayre
26-152 BI 802 First St (3-2049.01) Jerry J Fitch Jr
26-153 HI 254 Douglas St (4-1446) 4 Sure Property Mgt LLC
26-154 HI 715 W High St (3-2537)
BPDM Properties 2018-1 Michael
Gough
2:00 New:
26-093 HI 1000 Adrian Ave (5-0774) Francisco C Lopez
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts
2800 Fourth Street, Jackson
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council considers $731,000 backup generator for wastewater plant
The City Council will discuss purchasing a backup generator and 4,000 tons of road salt. The body is also considering an emergency ordinance regarding personal property and tents in public areas and a sale of city property on S. Gorham Street.
- Purchase of a used 2-megawatt Caterpillar backup generator for $731,000.00
- Purchase of 4,000 tons of road salt for $398,480
- Sale of city-owned property at 916 S. Gorham Street to AgriCon, LLC for $300
- Emergency ordinance for Chapter 17 Nuisances regarding personal property and tents in public areas
- Payment of $28,856.00 for the JACTS Unified Work Program FY 2026
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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
A. Invocation to be given by Fifth Ward Councilmember Shalanda Hunt.
3. ROLL CALL.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
5. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
7. CITIZEN COMMENTS.
(3-Minute Limit)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR.
Consent Action
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Jackson City Council on 16 June 2026
B. Board/Commission Resignation — Historic District Commission
C. City of Jackson, Michigan Financial Statements for the Eleven Months
Ended May 31, 2026
D. DDA FY 26/27 Budget Corrective Resolution
Page 1 of 274
E. Public hearing date request — Ganson Street Safety Enhancements Project.
Establish August 18, 2026 at the City Council meeting as the time and place
to hold a public hearing regarding impacts to pedestrian routes during the
construction of safety enhancements on Ganson Street between Mechanic
Street and the east City Limits.
F. Special Event Application: Pathway Kids Club
Approve a request from the Ganson Street Baptist Church to host the
Pathway Kids Club on July 27-31, 2026, in Jackson.
G. Special Event Application: 30th Annual Southside Reunion
Approve a request from the Southside Reunion Committee to host the30th
Annual Southside Reunion on August 8-9, 2026, in downtown Jackson.
H. Special Event Application: Free Family Pride Picnic
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Review
161 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:00
Human Relations Commission
Commission will discuss community events and a new police night‑out program
The Human Relations Commission will hear a report from the Community Liaison Police Officer and updates from its four standing committees. It will review three items of old business: the HRC‑100 Homes community event, a Juneteenth event recap, and Commissioner Hale’s proposal for Jackson Magazine. The commission will consider a new business item proposing a Jackson Police Department National Night Out event. The meeting also includes citizen comments and liaison remarks.
- Community Liaison Police Officer Report
- Review of HRC‑100 Homes community event (old business)
- Juneteenth event recap (old business)
- Commissioner Hale proposal – Jackson Magazine (old business)
- New business: proposal for a Jackson Police Department National Night Out event
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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved lot purchase for grocery store in Ward 2
The commission adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members unanimously voted to add a canopy to the SW AG purchase items and to approve a lot purchase agreement with Community First, Inc. for a grocery store at Cooper and Biddle in Ward 2. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Adopt agenda (unanimous)
- Approve previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Add canopy to SW AG items to purchase (unanimous)
- Approve lot purchase agreement with Community First, Inc. at Cooper and Biddle for grocery store (unanimous)
- Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Jackson Human Relations Commission is to serve as an official agency of the
City of Jackson, responsible for advising and making recommendations to the City Manager and City
Council concerning good human relations, combating discrimination within the community wherever it
exists, and for acting to promote needed change.
Date:
Time:
Place:
July 15th, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Hall, 2nd Floor Chambers
161 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson MI, 49201
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Adoption of the Agenda
IV. Citizen Comments (3-Minute Limit)
V. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes
VI. Community Liaison Police Officer Report
VII. Committee Report
• Nominating Committee (Lead)
• Project Development Committee (Lead)
• Policy and Complaint Committee (Lead)
• Finance Report (Lead)
VIII. Old Business
a. HRC-100 Homes Community Event
b. Juneteenth Event Recap
c. Commissioner Hale Proposal- Jackson Magazine
IX. New Business
a. JPD National Night Out
X. City Councilmember Liaison Comments
XI. Commissioner’s Comments
XII. City Staff Liaison Comments
XIII. Adjournment
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Human Relations Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Place: City Hall, 2nd Floor Chambers 161 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
I. Call to Order 6 p.m.
II. Roll Call: Donna Brown, Amanda Hale, Miriam Brown Dorsey, James Johnson Jr.,
Amy Rich, Mary Bracey and Anne de Irala. Also present: Doria LaPorte, Sgt. Garcia,
and Arlene Robinson
III. Adoption of the Agenda – Motion placed by Miriam to adopt the agenda, Seconded by
Anne, all approved
IV. Citizen Comments (3-minute limit): n/a
V. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes – Motion to accept previous minutes by
Amanda, Seconded by Mary, all approved
VI. Community Liaison Police Office Report - Sgt Garcia
a. Grant for community violence grant for elementary schools – will know in August
b. New hires, always looking – 52 allowed, 51 filled. (6 retirements: 3 Oct, 3 2027)
c. Violent crime unit roll out – begins with one sergeant and two officers
d. New chief – new vehicles post on FB when they come in Durango and Hybrid
Explorer all black
e. GVI summer series: July 8th MLK Center, Aug 19th at Loomis Park 12-1:30p
f. Homeless – lots of complaints, not a crime to be homeless in Jack-son, police
offering resources, but they refuse shelter, bus tickets, etc.
g. Uptick in stolen cars – recommendation to lock doors and not leave them running
with keys inside.
VII. Committee Reports
• Nominating Committee (Lead – James) – n/a
• Project Development Committee (Lead – Amy) – n/a
• Policy and C …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:00
Human Relations Commission
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 09:00
Human Relations Commission
133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
Community Police Oversight Commission
Jackson oversight commission meets to review police reports and set goals
The Community Police Oversight Commission will review police reports, discuss complaints, and set goals for the upcoming year. The meeting will also include public comments on Flock cameras.
- Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
- Review of police incidents and budget updates
- Discussion of Flock Camera concerns
- Goal setting for commission duties
- Public comment on police oversight
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Calvary United Methodist Church – 925 Backus St., Jackson
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COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Calvary United Methodist Church
925 Backus Street
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL – Current membership is at 5 (Full Board). Three commissioners are
needed for quorum.
A. Commissioners: Christy Davis, David Hammontree, Vittoria Jimerson,
Salena Taylor, Thaddeus Williams
B. City Council Liaison: Shalanda Hunt (Ward 5)
C. Staff: Deputy Chief Sergio Garcia
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
(3-Minute Limit)
A. Citizen Comment Guidelines: Individuals will state their name and have
three (3) minutes to address the Commission. Persons may only address
the Commission once under this public comment opportunity and may not
yield their time to others. Commissioners will not debate or answer
questions at this time.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of May 14, 2026 Minutes
6. DEPUTY CHIEF’S REPORT
A. Incidents
B. JPD Updates
C. Community Outreach
D. Policy Spotlight
E. Budget Updates
7. COMMISSION UPDATES
A. Outreach Committee (Davis and Jimerson)
B. Board of Development Activities
i. Recap of June 2026 Use of Force Presentation
C. Complaint Review Committee
i. Schedule Next Meeting
ii. Complaints to Commission Since Last Meeting
iii. CPOC Receiving Complaints/Discussion
8. UNFINISHED ITEMS
A. Goal Setting (Time Permitting)
i. Sec. 21-103. - Duties, power, and responsibilities.
The community police oversight commission shall have the following
responsibilities …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 08:15
Election Commission
Election Commission to approve inspectors for August primary
The Jackson Election Commission will consider approving election inspector assignments for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election and set a date for public accuracy testing of voting equipment. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and citizen comments.
- Approve election inspector and receiving board assignments for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election
- Set July 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. for public accuracy testing of one tabulator and one Voter Assist Terminal at City Hall
- Welcome new member Bridget Simone
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161 W Michigan Ave
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ELECTION COMMISSION
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
City Hall, 10th Floor Conference Room
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Welcome to new member Bridget Simone
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS.
(3-Minute Limit)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
A. Minutes of February 18, 2026 Meeting
5. BUSINESS.
A. Election Inspector and Receiving Board Assignments
Approve the list of election inspectors to be utilized at the August 4, 2026
Primary Election
B. Public Accuracy Testing
Establish July 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m on the 2nd floor, City Hall as the time
and place to conduct public accuracy and direct the City Clerk and Elections
Coordinator to demonstrate one tabulator and one Voter Assist Terminal
(VAT) during the testing.
6. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 08:30
Administrative Hearings Bureau
Administrative Hearings Bureau to address 30+ code enforcement and zoning cases
The Jackson Administrative Hearings Bureau will hear a full docket of code enforcement, zoning, and property maintenance cases on July 8, 2026. The docket includes internal reviews, continuations, new cases, renotices of default, and default judgments for multiple properties. All cases are listed with specific addresses and involved parties.
- 25-436 CX: 308 W Biddle St (Michael D Grimes & Ryan Hoage)
- 26-139 ZN: 304 Marshall St (Holly Wenzel)
- 26-140 ZN: 202 E Euclid Ave (Renee L Sayre)
- 26-144 ZN: 161 W High St (Monique Habari)
- 26-113 CX: 508 W Trail St (Renae G Caddell)
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BUREAU
DOCKET
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Internal Review:
25-436 CX 308 W Biddle St (4-0542) Michael D Grimes & Ryan Hoage
25-443 CX 1805 S MLK JR DR (5-1721) Darinan Ross
5-407 CX 151 E Robinson St (5-1637) Lavada Allen
25-450 CX 1609 S MLK JR DR (5-1651) Eric Wilkie
25-336 ZN 615 N West Ave (2-1575) Russell Family Investments LLC
26-006 ZN 703 E Ganson St (7-0701) Taneshia Tanner
26-084 ZN 406 E Trail St (7-0618) Stanley & Victoria Joyner Jr
26-064 CX 804 S Gorham St (6-129) Jeremy R Parker
26-082 HI 913 Carl Breeding Way (5-0355) 4 Sure Property MGT LLC
26-086 BI 161 W High St (4-1523) Monique Habari
26-083 NW 111 Wren St (5-1031) Dwayne White
25-012 CX 1710 Chapin St (96-1005) Derrick & Felicia Bentley
25-399 CX 526 N Waterloo Ave Joseph Shurboof
25-327 CX 135 W High St (4-1504) Patricia Thorne & Patricia Miner
8:30 Continuation:
26-116 HI 927 S Jackson St (4-0648) JBJ Real Estate LLC
26-121 ZN 311 Orange St (8-0465)
Thomasita Pizano and Miguel
Gutierrez
9:00 New:
26-134 HI 629 St Clair Ave (2-2182) Saint Claire House LLC
26-136
NW 902 Maple Ave (4-0857) MKJ Holdings LLC
26-137 CX 202 N Grinnell St (2-0213) Conroy Smith
26-138 CX 737 Kennedy St (8-1343)
Stacy Shreve, Sandra L Weaver & Deborah S
Sayles
26-139 ZN
304 Marshall St (8-
2000.15) Holly Wenzel
10:00 Continuation:
26-109 CX 1101 S Bowen St (3-1436.1) Robert & Alice Reynolds Estate
10:00 New:
26-140 ZN 202 E Euclid Ave (5-1772) Renee L S …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 09:00
General
161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 14:00
Affordable Housing Development Board
Board hears Land Bank presentation, discusses housing updates
The Affordable Housing Development Board is meeting for a routine session including approval of prior minutes and citizen comments. The main item is a presentation from the Ingham County Land Bank on the Pathway to Construction Program, along with general grant and housing updates. No votes or financial decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Ingham County Land Bank presentation on the Pathway to Construction Program
- Grant and housing updates
- Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026
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161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
A. Minutes of May 5, 2026
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS.
(3-Minute Limit)
5. NEW BUSINESS.
A. Grant and Housing Updates
B. Ingham County Land Bank Presentation, Pathway to Construction Program
6. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00
Racial Equity Commission
Commission will discuss next steps on the audit report
The Jackson Racial Equity Commission will adopt its agenda, hear the Community Liaison Police Officer report, and consider citizen comments. It will approve the June 2026 meeting minutes and discuss unfinished‑business items including next steps on the audit report, the board‑development trip report, Juneteenth participation, and race‑reminder initiatives. The meeting will also include updates from city programs and committees.
- Review and decide on next steps for the audit report (unfinished business)
- Board development trip report out (unfinished business)
- Juneteenth participation report out (unfinished business)
- Community Liaison Police Officer report
- Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
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RACIAL EQUITY COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: City Hall, 10" Floor Conference Room
161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Call to Order
I. Roll Call ~ current membership is at seven. Four voting members for quorum.
Commissioners
Jackie Barber
Kesha Hamilton
David Hammontree
Shaquay Selby
Ex-Officio - Appointed
Freddie Dancy Vice Mayor & Ward 2 Council Member
Daveda Quinn NAACP Delegate
J. Willis Chief Equity Officer
Ex-Officio - Statutory
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Active committee Members (non-voting)
A. Yoshida
Staff
K. Dickenson
I Reading of Land & Labor Acknowledgement
IV. Adoption of the Agenda
V. Community Liaison Police Officer Report
VI. Citizen Comments (3-Minute Limit)
Vil. Approval of June 2026 Minutes
Vill. Unfinished Business / Working Items
‘A. Next Steps on Audit Report
B. Board Development Trip Report Out
C. Juneteenth Participation Report Out
D. Facing Race Reminders
IX, New Business
X. — City/Community Updates
City Council
MLK/CIA
JPS
NAACP
JHC
croc
Affordable Housing
Other Updates
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XI. Committee Reports - Paused
A. Board Development Committee (Barber, Hamilton, Dancy)
Grants/Education Committee (Barber, Hamilton, Willis)
Policy and Procedure Committee (Hammontree, Dancy, Hamilton, Willis)
Public Equity Committee (Hamilton, Quinn)
Nominations (Hamilton, Dancy, Hammontree)
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $16.4M | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · ENGINEERING AND PROGRAM MGMT SUPPORT |
| $15.9M | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
| $9.7M | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
| $3.7M | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RIF-2017-000392 |
| $2.2M | OFFICE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS LLC General Services Administration · FURNITURE AND INSTALLATION FOR THE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORGANIZATION, I |
| $1.4M | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
| $1.4M | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
| $1.1M | OFFICE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS LLC General Services Administration · OFFICE FURNITURE FOR INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, JCK FEDERAL BUILDING CH |
| $999,999 | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
| $999,943 | SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Jackson County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-29 people (+$3.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)2 ({"Snowstorm": 4, "Severe Storm": 2, "Biological": 2, "Flood" · last Fri Mar 27, 2020)
Traffic fatalities4 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,991 (50,612 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,108/mo (1,307 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.8% (low numeracy 27% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
332
Recorded votes
$96.5M
Annual budget
$41.5M
Debt outstanding
130
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$96.5M
Spending$114.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$41.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.43×
Debt-load index68 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.