News
2021 Spring Clean-Up
Below are the following dates for the 2021 Spring Clean-Up Event:- West of Highway 54 - MONDAY, APRIL 12
- East of Hightway 54 - MONDAY, APRIL 19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Cole County and City of Jefferson COVID-19 Guidance (March 16, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information - covidvaccine.mo.gov
- Missouri Housing Development Commission - Launches Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) - (December 7, 2020)
- For More Information/Guidance From The Cole County Health Department Click Here
- Emergency Proclamation - Masks at City Meetings (July 20, 2020)
CLICK HERE for more information on advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for prevention of COVID-19.
PLEASE NOTE: If you’re worried you have coronavirus or are displaying symptoms, please call your doctor or call the DHSS 24 hour hotline: 877-435-8411.
The City of Jefferson is recognized as a Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Community. Under the CARES Act, the City of Jefferson will receive $413,435 to alleviate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A previous survey was conducted to recognize the local impact of COVID-19 and help identify areas that need financial assistance. Survey results showed that childcare is an underserved need.
This survey will further define the immediate needs within our community. Future grant funding will be available based off of the survey results. You may access the survey by clicking on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G8TVZHJ. This survey will close on Friday, February 26.
Please feel free to forward the survey link to other childcare providers.
Open Burning
A reminder to citizens in Jefferson City that the Burning season ends on March 1st at sunset. Each year burning season starts on November 1st and ends at sunset on March 1st. Fire officials encourage citizens to utilize the compost facility at 2417 South Ridge Dr. in Jefferson City. Hours of operation are listed below.
March 16 through November 30
8 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm, Saturday
Noon to 5 pm, Sunday
December 1 through March 15
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm, on Saturday
Noon to 5 pm, on Sunday
Anyone needing additional information can call 634-6401 or click Here
Capitol Avenue Plans
Currently the City is maintaining a list of interested individuals, developers, companies, etc. that would like to be notified when the Housing Authority issues the Request for Proposals (RFP) for acquired properties within the Capitol Ave Redevelopment Area. If interested in being added to the list, call 573-634-6410 or email jcplanning@jeffcitymo.org with subject line "Capitol Ave Redevelopment Area RFP List" and provide name, email address and contact number.For more information click HERE.
Capitol Project
Due to upcoming construction activities at the Capitol, South Capitol Drive will be closed due to construction begining early March, 2018. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of December, 2020. The Traffic Logistics map can be found here and more information can be found here.
Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment
The presentation on the Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment plan discussed at the June 12, 2017 City Council work session can be accessed here.