The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) held a shortened meeting Tuesday evening. Because of an agenda posting error, they were not allowed to legally go in to Executive Session. The error was pointed out to them at the beginning of last month’s meeting, yet the correction did not get made.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/ Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council decided to table their decision on hiring a City Administrator during last Thursday’s special meeting. Council had come under fire for not possibly violating the Open Meetings Act by not posting notice of a “meet and greet” on Good Friday toContinue Reading
To the editor, I want to thank you for your story on the city’s unposted meeting with the City Administrator candidates. Also, thanks to Austin for his Editorial column where he told how simple it would have been to have avoided this whole situation. I was very disappointed that someContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, Jefferson Jimplecute The last steps the Jefferson City Council have used to interview candidates for the City Administrator position came under fire on Good Friday after some council members met with the final two candidates. The challenge was made due to the lack of posting ofContinue Reading
According to a list provided by the City as part of next week’s City Council Meeting Packet, the following streets are proposed for resurfacing in 2021: Walnut from Lafayette to Orleans, overlay, $80,000 Camp from Marshall to Rusk, pulverize and re-lay, $40,000 Marshall from Lake to Camp, pulverize and re-lay,Continue Reading
The City of Jefferson will hold public hearings on the proposed 2020 Tax Rate and 2020-21 Budget at a special meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The public hearings will begin at 5:30, and again at 5:45. The meeting to adopt will begin at 6 p.m. The proposed budget andContinue Reading
A fake Facebook page appeared this morning impersonating the city of Jefferson. It is similar to one created earlier in the week about the city of Marshall. The City of Jefferson does not have a FaceBook page at this time. The Jefferson Police Department and the Tourism Department do haveContinue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism Board has been working with the Anderson Group, the last six months or so, to have a marketing plan produced for the City. The Group has visited the City several times and their work is now coming to fruition: a new Marketing Plan has been produced andContinue Reading
Utility Billing Clerk Description The Utility Billing Clerk is responsible for understanding City Services, maintaining all utility billing accounts, apply payments, prepare daily bank deposits, greet the general public, perform other clerical functions as assigned . Direct inquiries to appropriate departments; manage service orders and open/close utility accounts . -GreetsContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The City of Jefferson implemented a curfew for anyone 16 years old or younger from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, during Friday’s special session. The curfew goes into effect immediately. Jefferson Police Chief Jason Carroll made theContinue Reading
City officials have decided to go ahead and hold the municipal elections on May 2, 2020, as scheduled. A notice sent out by City Secretary Doris Hines this morning provided no other details than the date of the elections. Per the normal election calendar, early voting will begin on AprilContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher All City and County offices are closed to the public stating today. Judge Leward LaFleur and Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot issued the orders at the end of last week closing all public access to the offices. Employees are there and are working however.Continue Reading
Jefferson City Secretary Doris Hines issued the following notice today which closes City Offices to the public, and defers disconnects on water services. The closure and deferment remains in effect through April 3, 2020. NOTICE In response to State and Federal recommendations regarding COVID-19, Jefferson City Hall will suspend in-personContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Jefferson City Council remained silent on the COVID-19/Corona Virus issue during Tuesday nights regular meeting, but proceeded with business as usual on the agenda. The meeting largely focused on upcoming elections with Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot requesting Council table the proposed Joint ElectionContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Items on the agenda include considering Grant to the City for Infrastructure repair/improvements. This item was brought up last month by former Mayor Bubba Haggard. Haggard provided some high level information toContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard has resigned his position as of 5 p.m. today, February 20, 2020, according to an email received from Haggard. Haggard’s hand written letter of resignation reads: (See copy below) “Ms. Doris, As Mayor of the City of Jefferson please askContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard gave JEDCO a “heads up” on possible upcoming requests from the City to help pay for additional water and sewer upgrades. “I’ve got my hat in my hand so to speak,” said Haggard. “We had to start prioritizing withContinue Reading
The following properties will be sold on March 3, 2020, at 10 a.m. at 114 W. Austin Street by auction. Interested parties need to obtain a certificate from the Marion County Tax Assessor/Collector’s office prior to the sale.Continue Reading