From Staff Reports The City and School District are halfway through the filing period for the May 2, 2020, elections, and candidates are starting to sign up for a place on the ballot. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot is 5 p.m. February 14, 2020, atContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher \Want a change? Now’s your chance. The filing period to be on the May ballot as either a City of Jefferson Alderman, City of Jefferson Mayor, or Jefferson Independent School District School Board Member is now open through February 14, 2020. City Alderman positions availableContinue Reading
From Staff Reports Two long time city employees are starting the New Year in full retirement. Jefferson Police Department Chief Gary Amburn and Water Services employee Jerry Dickerson will retire from the City of Jefferson at the end of December. A reception is planned from 5-7pm Monday, December 30, 2019,Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, publisher “Three times is the charm,” said Jefferson Police Chief Gary Amburn. “I have worked with Jefferson P.D. for a long time and my resignation/ retirement was approved tonight by the city council. I want to thank all the residents in Jefferson and the countyContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet in regular session at 5:30p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at City Hall. The Marion County Herald will be live streaming this meeting. The agenda includes: UPDATE – Water and Sewer Lines Project – Jermey Buechter/SPI Consent Agenda: Consider and/or approve minutes of October 22,Continue Reading