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NYC shelters need 'reassessment' after Gothamist probe into violent site, lawmaker says

Councilmember Crystal Hudson City Councilmember Crystal Hudson says the investigation shows why homeless people sometimes choose to sleep on the streets rather than indoors. [...

Council Adopts Head-Scratching Salaries Ordinance, Awards Funds for Jackson Hill Affordable Housing

Jersey City Council reviews $396k grant writing contract during caucus meeting

The Jersey City Council reviewed a $396,000 contract for the Grant Rite Management Corporation during Monday afternoon’s caucus meeting. By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View The city...

Tempers Flare Over Recreation Nominee at City Council Caucus, Bergen Avenue Cannabis Lounge Considered

Mayor James Solomon’s pick for parks, recreation and youth development director raised the temperature at Monday’s City Council caucus. While the nominee, Peter Vincent, emphasized...

Valdez, in 3-way race for Hudson County commissioner, backed by StreetsPAC NJ

Alex Valdez, running for Hudson County commissioner in the 9th District – the only contested race in the June 2nd Democratic primary – is being backed by StreetsPAC NJ. By John Hei...

Jersey City Council appoints 2 former elected officials & deputy mayor to MUA board

The Jersey City Council appointed former Assemblyman John Allen, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Keshav Poddar, and former Ward B Councilman Chris Gadsden to the...

City Council Looks at Hiring ‘Legislative Counsel’ Separate from Administration

City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment

Diamond told residents at a Beaches Watch town hall that he'll push for the city to pay for the Hogpen study. The post City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek se...

Speakers at Council Meeting Push Jersey City Residents for Top Government Roles

Jersey City Council will vote on waivers for 8 city employees who live elsewhere

The Jersey City Council will vote on waivers for eight city employees who live elsewhere in order to comply with local residency rules for department directors and other key munici...

Jersey City Together calls on Solomon to improve school funding, affordable housing

Jersey City Together hosted Mayor James Solomon at a packed church meeting last night to advocate for enhanced school funding and affordable housing regulation, both of which he pl...

Solomon picks Jersey City resident Ruby Choi, who served 4 NYC mayors, as BA

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has picked city resident Ruby B. Choi, who served four mayors of New York City, as the city’s business administrator, effective next Monday. By John...

Jersey City Council votes 7-2 to appoint Peter Vincent recreation director

The Jersey City Council voted 7-2 to approve Peter Vincent as the new director of the Department of Recreation Director and Youth Development after several expressed support for To...

Council to Consider Top Appointments, Cannabis Lounges, and Redevelopment Proposals

Jersey City Council approves measure to increase salary ranges of 21 employees

The Jersey City Council approved an ordinance up for second and final reading to increase the salary ranges of 21 municipal employees, mostly directors, at last night’s meeting. By...

Ugly fight breaks out at City Hall as police union and council trade blows

"You're playing politics with our officers."

Jersey City Council to vote on camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot; survey online

The Jersey City Council will vote to consider camera assisted parking enforcement pilot program next month, with the administration seeking resident feedback on parking via a surve...

Hotel trades council backs Johnson & Valdez for Hudson County commissioner

The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council is backing Hudson County commissioner candidates Pam Johnson (D-3), who is unopposed, and Alex Valdez (D-9), who is in the only contested June 2...

Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position

Tyrona Clark-Murray was removed from a Duval Schools classroom during a human resources investigation. The post Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position app...

Council Briefed on MLK Affordable Project, Parks Maintenance, 911 Servers, Traffic Lights

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director 

The City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus, made up of six out lawmakers, has hired an executive director to elevate constituent concerns and better serve New York City’s queer community....

Jersey City Councilmen Brooks & Ephros denounce ‘chaos surrounding the BOE’

Jersey City Councilmen Joel Brooks and Jake Ephros are denouncing “the chaos surrounding the board of education” in light of special needs parent Emily Pecot being arrested for def...

CWA District 1 backs O’Dea, Johnson, Bautista, & Valdez for Hudson commissioner

CWA District 1 is backing four Hudson County commissioner candidates, including one incumbent and a candidate in the only contested district, in the June 2nd Democratic primary. By...

Several Jersey City residents urge City Council to appoint Tommy Best as rec director

Several Jersey City residents urged the City Council to name Tommy Best to be the city’s Department of Recreation and Youth Development director during public comment at last night...