JATA Offering FREE Bus Rides to City Polling Centers for Tuesday’s Mayoral Primary

The Jackson Area Transportation Authority is proud to once again provide residents FREE bus rides to City of Jackson polling centers on Tuesday, August 8th. Voters in the City of Jackson will decide the primary election for Mayor of Jackson. The top two candidates with the most votes in the primary will move on to the Tuesday, Nov. 7 General Election.

“We believe that every citizen’s voice matters, and it is our duty as a transportation authority to ensure that accessibility is not a barrier to civic engagement. Offering free bus rides to the City of Jackson polling centers for the Mayoral Primary Election is our way of empowering the community to exercise their right to vote. By removing transportation costs on election day, we hope to encourage a higher voter turnout and foster an inclusive democratic process. At the Jackson Area Transportation Authority, we are committed to promoting civic participation and making a positive impact on our community.” – Michael Brown, Executive Director of the Jackson Area Transportation Authority.

The Jackson Area Transportation Authority is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation services to the residents of Jackson County. With a steadfast commitment to fostering growth and development, JATA plays a pivotal role in improving the quality of life for individuals in the region.

Where to Vote:

• WARD 1: Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St.
• WARD 2: Boos Recreation Center closed in 2023 for construction. Voters shifted to the following locations:
  • Precinct 3: St. John’s United Center for Caring, 801 S. Mechanic St.
  • Precincts 4 & 5: St. John’s Parish Center, 711 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
• WARD 3: St. John’s Parish Center, 711 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
• WARD 4: First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave.
• WARD 5: St. John’s United Center for Caring, 801 S. Mechanic St.
• WARD 6: Cascades Baptist Church, 1012 W. High St.