NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED FOR 2025 JONESVILLE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
The JONESVILLE CITIZENSHIP AWARD COMMITTEE is accepting nominations for its 2025 CITIZENSHIP AWARDS. The awards will be given for recognition of individuals with distinguished and outstanding citizenship in serving Jonesville. Nominations will be accepted for both adult and youth awards. Nominations must be received by the Jonesville Citizenship Award Committee no later than Friday, February 28, 2025 at City Hall. Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony to be held in April. Nomination forms are available at City Hall or by visiting the City’s website at www.jonesville.org. For more information, please call the Jonesville City Hall at 849-2104.
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CITY OF JONESVILLE BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES
The Jonesville City Council is currently accepting applications from individuals with a desire to serve their community on the Cemetery Committee, Planning Commission, or the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
Cemetery Committee
The Cemetery Committee is an advisory committee that makes recommendations to City Council on matters related to the professional operation and management of Sunset View Cemetery. The Committee consists of seven members and includes one member of the City Council, one representative of an area funeral home, one member of the Jonesville American Legion, and several City residents. The applicant for the vacancy must be a City resident who is qualified and registered to vote in the City.
Cemetery Committee meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday of every other month at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall. One seat is open on the Cemetery Committee, with the candidate eligible to serve through November of 2025.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission guides the growth and future development of the City. The Commission recommends policies and ordinances regarding building and new development in the City to the City Council; it also reviews development proposals for consistency with existing rules and policies.
To be eligible for the Planning Commission, applicants must meet the following:
- A resident of the City, qualified and registered to vote in City elections. Residents of other municipalities may also be considered if they are qualified and registered to vote in their place of residence.
- Representative of important segments of the City, such as natural resources and recreation, education, government, or economic development.
- Planning Commission membership shall also be representative of the entire geography of the City, to the extent practical.
The Planning Commission typically meets in the evening on the second Wednesday of each month. One seat is open on the Planning Commission, with the candidate eligible to serve until November of 2027.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hears and decides appeals to the rules of the Zoning Ordinance. These appeals typically result from conditions on a property that make it unnecessarily difficult to comply with the Zoning Ordinance. The ZBA will also hear applications to interpret the Zoning Ordinance language and zoning district boundaries. In order to be eligible to serve on the ZBA, applicants must be a resident of the City, qualified and registered to vote in City elections. The ZBA typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month when there are appeals to be heard. One seat is open on the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the candidate to serve until November of 2026.
Members of the boards are appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council. Candidates may be considered for reappointment after their terms expire. Candidates must remain current on utility billing and tax payments to remain eligible for service on City Boards and Committees.
If you are interested in guiding the future of the City, please consider submitting an application for appointment, letter of interest, resume and references to:
City of Jonesville
265 E. Chicago Street
Jonesville, MI 49250
Applications will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025. If you have any questions about these positions, please contact City Hall at 849-2104 or visit the City’s website: www.jonesville.org.
JONESVILLE UNVEILS NEW CITY LOGO
The Jonesville City Council adopted a new City logo at their regular meeting in November. The logo features the City’s tagline, “The Real Deal” which calls on Jonesville’s heritage as the home of the Deal Automobile.
The City’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) sought out the talents of Navigant Media to design the new logo. “Navigant’s design is modern, reflecting that Jonesville is progressive and forward-thinking,” said City Manager Jeff Gray. “And the incorporation of the Deal tagline says that we are firmly rooted in our history.” The logo’s orange and black colors are a nod to the City being home to the Jonesville Comets.
The new tagline came from a DDA contest earlier this year. Two entrants, Paul Hosmer and Jeff Rowe, suggested the call out to Jonesville’s early industrial pioneers. “We had many great entries and it made for a difficult decision,” said DDA Chair Don Toffolo. “We thought that the winning entry was clever and pithy. We liked that it incorporates a piece of Jonesville’s history.”
The City will begin using the new logo immediately, and will incorporate it across all departments, properties, and communications in the months ahead. Residents can expect changes in time to social media pages, website, print, signs, and other materials.
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