Jacksonport Seeks Additional DC Tourism Commission Representative

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Jacksonport is seeking an additional representative

on the DC Tourism Zone Commission

 

In 2024, the Town of Jacksonport crossed the state threshold of $300,000 in collected room tax for the first time. This change allows for the creation of an additional representative position on the Door County Tourism Zone Commission for the Town of Jacksonport.

Following are the Commission Member Duties:

  • The terms of office of the municipal commissioners shall be one (1) year commencing in June of each year.
  • The Full Commission meets seven times per year at various Door County locations. A Commissioner is expected to attend all regular meetings unless excused to represent the Commissioner’s City, Village or Township’s interests.
  • A zoom link is available for the meetings and commissioners can attend via zoom.
  • An agenda and a copy of all materials to be presented or acted upon at an upcoming meeting of the commission shall be given in written form or delivered by mail or email to each commissioner.
  • Additionally, the Commissioner shall familiarize him/herself with the State Statute that governs and established room tax: §66.0615.
  • A Commissioner may be asked or may volunteer to serve as an officer or on a standing or ad hoc committee.
  • Commissioners receive no salaries for their services, but are entitled to reimbursement for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Reimbursement for mileage shall be at the then current Standard Mileage Rate for Business established by the Internal Revenue Service.

If interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Jacksonport Town Clerk:

Town of Jacksonport

3365 County Road V

Sturgeon Bay, WI  54235

[email protected]

 

Town Office Closed February 21 & 24, 2025

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Town Hall Clerk’s office will be closed Friday, February 21 and Monday, February 24.

Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, February 25.

WIS 42 improvements in northern Door County

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NEWS

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Northeast Region – Green Bay office

Release Date: January 27, 2024

Public comments sought for WIS 42 improvements in northern Door County

New project website details proposed improvements

(Door County) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements on 2.2 miles of WIS 42 from a point just west of the west junction with Wisconsin Bay Road in the community of Gills Rock to the Ferry Landing in the community of Northport, town of Liberty Grove, Door County, Wisconsin.

WisDOT asks the public to review the proposed improvement project’s scope, schedule, and traffic impacts and provide comments before the final design. There is a comment form on the website with a prepaid mailer to reply to the project team. You can also email the project team or call them directly with your comments.

The website includes maps of the project limits and location, scope and schedule, traffic impacts, displays and exhibits.

WIS 42 resurfacing design website

The purpose of this improvement is to address the deteriorating roadway pavement and increase the overall service life of the roadway. A resurfacing-level project is being proposed.

Wisconsin Highway 42 is known for its curvy stretch between Timberline Road and Porte des Morts Drive in Door County. The road’s 15 curves are a popular destination for photographers and drivers.

  • This project will not alter any of the unique curves or spectacular views while driving the roadway.

Construction is currently scheduled for 2028. The road will remain open during construction. The road is part of the Door County Coastal Byway and a National Scenic Byway.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE WEBSITE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM, THERE IS A COMMENT FORM AND PREPAID MAILER.

Town Hall Office Closed

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Town of Jacksonport Town Hall Office 

will be closed on the following dates:

Friday, January 17, 2025 

Monday, January 20, 2025

Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 

Town Office Holiday Hours

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The Town Office will be closed for the holidays as follows:

December 23, 2024 through December 25, 2024

December 31, 2024

January 1, 2025

Have a great holiday season!

Jacksonport Is Hiring a Part-Time Maintenance Person

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Town of Jacksonport is hiring a part-time maintenance worker.

 

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Experience in maintenance and repair
  • Self-motivated individual with an eye to detail

For more information, click here: full job description  

 

Resume and inquiries to the Jacksonport Town Clerk:

Colleen Huberty

3365 County Rd V

Sturgeon Bay, WI  54235

[email protected]

920-823-8136