The Jackson City Council passed a resolution to increase the starting salary of a Jackson Police Officer during its monthly meeting at City Hall, Tuesday.
“We do need to be competitive and keep these officers and show they are appreciated,” said Marda Wallace, Council member District 7, “Increasing the starting salary for the Jackson Police Department, that’s been needed for a while, and it’s going to help us be more competitive in our area and hopefully retain those good employees the Jackson Police Department has.”
The City Council approved $1,021,868.64 to the JPD budget they were presented.
“They are lacking about six to eight positions,” Wallace said, “We will revisit this every year, and make adjustments year-by-year.”
The consideration of proposed budget amendments also included $79,538 for a JAG Grant and $36,448 for a PSN Grant for the JPD.
The consideration of a proposed budget amendment for Financial Empowerment Center Implementation Grant match of $160,000 was also approved.
The Jackson City Council also approved a budget amendment for the “Trash 4 Cash” initiative, where groups can up to $100 per mile of street by reducing litter in Jackson proposed by the 2021-22 Mayor’s Youth Council in partnership with Keep Jackson Beautiful.
The mission of this program is to promote Public Environmental Awareness by Reducing Litter, Encouraging Recycling Efforts, and continuing to create a unique sense of pride in our city. This program is designed for non-profit groups such as schools, churches, civic groups and other community organization groups.
Other organizations and businesses that are not non-profit organizations may qualify to participate, if they choose to participate by donating their Trash 4 Cash cleanup proceeds to their favorite non-profit organization.
Trash4Cash Criteria
Your group must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible:
Your group or the group you are represent must be a federally recognized 501(c) (3) non-profit organization
Your group or the non-profit organization you are represent is located within the city limits of Jackson, TN
Volunteers must be age 11 or older
You must establish a group leader who is responsible for all contact with the Keep Jackson Beautiful Director
You must complete the online form 5-7 days prior to your preferred dates of service.
Groups that share the same tax EIN (Employer Identification Number) are limited to a total of 10 miles (both sides of the road) or cleanup, or up to $1,000 per year.
