By Jeremy Coumbes on April 22, 2021 at 10:16am
Jacksonville residents are being asked to complete a survey aimed at developing a new comprehensive plan for the city.
The Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation in collaboration with city and county leaders and the Illinois Housing Development Authority is working to develop a new housing needs assessment for the City of Jacksonville.
JREDC President Kristin Jamison says responses to the Community Needs Assessment Survey will provide valuable feedback from Jacksonville residents that will directly impact decisions made during a new community revitalization effort.
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We initially had a meeting with IHDA, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, to talk about the fact that it’s time for the City of Jacksonville to be thinking about a comprehensive plan. It’s been over twenty years since the last one was unveiled and a lot of that work has been accomplished. Mayor Andy Ezard is intent on work
Property tax and transparency issues have motivated a Jacksonville business owner to challenge Mayor Andy Ezard, providing the incumbent with his first challenge since his inaugural mayoral run in 2009.
Nicole Riley, owner of Soap Co. Coffee Shop and Freya & Co. Salon in Jacksonville, will oppose Ezard in Tuesday s municipal elections. Ezard, a lifelong resident of the city, has served as mayor since 2009 and has run unopposed in each of the last two mayoral races in 2013 and 2017. He received 86% of the vote 784 votes in the Feb. 23 primary, while Riley took 12% 112 votes.
Ezard wants people to know that his experience which includes four years serving as the city clerk prior to being elected as mayor is being used to work hard for the people, even in unpredictable times like right now, with COVID-19 affecting all facets of life throughout the city.
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 21, 2020 at 2:21pm
The City of Jacksonville announced today, specific businesses located within the city may be eligible for direct financial assistance of up to $10,000.
Struggling small businesses in Jacksonville can tap into nearly $400,000 in direct financial support that is now available. However, business owners need to act quickly as applications need to be turned in by next Monday.
Economic support payments for qualified brick-and-mortar businesses are being made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The City of Jacksonville will provide the payments directly, which are funded through the Local CURE Economic Support Payments Grant Program.