Jackson Town Council Goes More Transparent

New Timeline Will Get Meeting Information Out Early

Town Councilors say they wanted more time to review meeting items and that the public needs more time too.

What’s New?

Upon the request of the Jackson Town Council, the Town Staff has updated the timeline for publishing materials related to council meetings. Now, meeting materials will be available a full week in advance. This means you can now access these documents the Monday before any Town Council meeting. The reason for this change? To give everyone, including the Councilmembers and you, our dedicated community members, adequate time to review and understand the materials.

To ensure this is achievable, staff members have earlier deadlines to submit their reports, recommendations, and associated documents.

Why the Change?

Councilmembers play a crucial role in the decision-making processes that shape our community. With this extended timeline, they can:

1. Thoroughly review materials: This ensures they are well-informed.
2. Engage with stakeholders: They can now have conversations with staff, community members, and applicants, gathering diverse viewpoints before arriving at decisions.

For community members, this means:

1. Better understanding: You can now go through agendas, reports, and recommendations at your own pace, ensuring you’re informed about issues that matter to you.
2. Ample time to plan your input: If you wish to share comments or perspectives, this new timeline ensures you have sufficient time to prepare.

To access these materials, visit THIS PAGE ON THE TOWN’S WEBSITE. Just click on the desired meeting date and a link to download the packet of documents will be right at the top left.

Get Involved!

Here’s how you can get involved:

• Public Comments: Share your thoughts at meetings on specific items or even those not on the agenda.
• Email Outreach: Send your feedback directly by EMAILING THE TOWN COUNCIL.
• Monthly Chats with Council: Engage informally and discuss town matters.
• Community Engagement Sessions: Participate in discussions specific to different projects and initiatives.

Did you know? You can request for your public comment to be listed on a meeting’s agenda.

If you want your comments included in the meeting packets, ensure they’re submitted at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

For those submitting applications, such as temporary sign permits or liquor licenses, note the updated submission deadlines to ensure your applications are included in the meeting agendas.

When Does This Apply?

This new timeline is applicable for Town Council’s Regular Meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:00pm, and Workshops on the third Monday of the month at 1:30pm. However, the Joint Information Meetings (JIMs) with the County Commission will retain their current timelines.