Op-Ed: A former mayor’s take on Jersey City’s budget crisis
In an editorial, former Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy gives his take on the city’s current “budgetary disaster,”…
LETTER: The tax increases in Jersey City are ‘crushing and unsustainable’
In a letter to editor, Hudson County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Emory Edwards gives his take…
State official says Jersey City’s 15% tax hike is non-negotiable for this budget
A state official has put in writing that the introduced 15.5 percent tax hike that accompanies Jersey City’s…
Jersey City Health Dept. director outlines impacts of proposed 35% budget cuts
Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Linda Ivory-Green laid out the nearly 35% funding…
LETTER: The introduced Jersey City budget is irresponsible for homeowners
In a letter to the editor, Jersey City resident Yvonne Balcer explains why she feels the city’s introduced…
Jersey City Council plans to set Q3 tax bills, make budget changes, after DCA meeting
The Jersey City Council indicated that they plan to set the third quarter tax bills after receiving an…
Jersey City mayor touts $886.5M budget ahead of intro: ‘We did protect core services’
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon touted the city’s proposed $886,546,594.16 municipal budget with a 15.5% tax increase in…
Solomon unveils $886.5M Jersey City municipal budget with 15.5% tax increase
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has unveiled a $886,546,594.16 municipal budget with a 15.5 percent tax increase set…
Jersey City budget battle erupts over 31 layoffs: ‘This council doesn’t scare easily’
With the Jersey City budget expected to be introduced at Monday’s City Council caucus, a battle has erupted…
Solomon talks suing Jersey City developers, police brass costs, at budget town hall
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon said the city is suing 100 developers to find revenue, also discussing police…
Op-Ed: Why Jersey City families should start saving now ahead of budget vote
In an editorial, Jersey City Ward F Councilman Frank “Educational” Gilmore is urging local families to start saving…
Op-Ed: Who bears the burden of a 1,100% hike in Jersey City parking permit fees?
In an editorial, Jersey City resident Kevin Davis questions who bears the burden of a potential 1,100 percent…