Jackson Township

Jackson Township

Jackson Township Property Values to Rise 13% in 2025 Assessment

Jackson Township property owners will see assessed values increase by 13.18% in the upcoming assessment cycle, Assessor LeGrett reported at the township's January 8 monthly meeting. The increase, which will...
Jackson Township

Jackson Township Advances Infrastructure Projects Despite Winter Conditions

Jackson Township continues progress on major infrastructure improvements while maintaining winter road operations, officials reported at the January 8 township meeting. Supervisor Matt Robbins updated the board on the ongoing...
Jackson Township

Jackson Township Meeting Briefs

Meeting Approvals: Jackson Township trustees unanimously approved December 2024 meeting minutes and the monthly financial statement during their January 8 meeting. The board also approved the assessor's 2025 budget as...

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