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Jersey City Council OKs Fireworks For Liberty National Golf Club, Looks at Hiring Attorney, Revisits Police Radios

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 Council discusses potentially hiring legislative counsel during caucus

The Jersey City Council discussed a resolution that would begin the process of establishing their own legislative counsel versus the administration’s corporation counsel at yesterd...

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...

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

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...

Jersey City Council Gives $1.92M Firehouse Settlement Stamp of Approval

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

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

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

FIFA, Citi Bikes, Garden Property at Center of Latest Jersey City Council Discussions

Jersey City Council debates $300k contract for DPW uniform maintenance at caucus

The Jersey City Council debated a resolution about maintaining the Department of Public Works (DPW) employees’ uniforms during their caucus, another part of the fallout of what has...

Jersey City Cannabis Control Board recommends council revoke 3 licenses

The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board recommended that the City Council revoke approval for three unopened dispensaries while reviewing the status of other approved cannabis compa...

Jersey City Council discusses Franklin Street bike lane & World Cup celebrations

The Jersey City Council discusses the future of the Franklin Street bike lane and the details of the city’s 2026 FIFA World Cup celebrations during yesterday’s caucus. By Daniel Ul...

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...

Jersey City Council withdraws Morris Canal redevelopment study after voicing doubts

The Jersey City Council withdrew a resolution for the planning board to again study the Morris Canal redevelopment plan after voicing doubts during last night’s meeting. By Daniel...

City Council Turns to World Cup, Tenant Utility Charges, Morgan Street Park

Jersey City’s soccer fans and late-night owls may get a welcome gift for the World Cup. On Monday, the City Council will look at “minimally” extending hours for any public event re...

Jersey City Council Hesitant to Reopen Bergen-Lafayette Redevelopment Plan

The City Council is proceeding cautiously amid discussions with a new developer about a project at 417 Communipaw Ave. in Bergen-Lafayette.  A previous developer’s proposal for a 1...

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...

Jersey City Council OKs ordinances to have more transparent utility bills for tenants

The Jersey City Council passed two ordinances requiring disclosure, transparency, and accountability in Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) to prevent landlords from unfairly calc...

Jersey City will seek waivers for at least 3 top officials to comply with residency rules

The City of Jersey City will seek waivers  for three top municipal officials to comply with local residency rules for directors and other key positions, sources familiar with the s...

Jersey City rent protection committee seeks answers on rent control enforcement

The Jersey City Rent Protection Special Investigation Committee honed in on seeking answers on rent control enforcement, specially related to municipal code Chapter 260, at yesterd...

Grand Street Firehouse Settlement, MLK Affordable Housing Contribution Up for Council Approval