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The Jersey City Times welcomes Op Eds on issues affecting Jersey City. Please send submissions to editor@jcitytimes.com

Jersey City Municipal Council Meeting 8.17.22
Posted inOpinion

Op-Ed: Jersey City’s 2022 Budget is Unacceptable

Typewriter by Op Ed October 20, 2022November 5, 2022

By James Solomon Jersey City’s 2022 budget is unacceptable. It raises taxes while slashing critical programs, and it is months overdue—a clear indication of the failure of this entire process.To prevent future failures, it is crucial to outline how this happened and what we can do to prevent it from happening again.  The first issue […]

Elec 825
Posted inBusiness, Latest News, Narrate, News, Opinion

Labor Group Slams Jersey City and Hoboken Pols on Turnpike Expansion

Typewriter by Op Ed August 12, 2022September 8, 2022

“We are deeply troubled by the recent resolutions slammed through by the Hoboken and Jersey City municipal councils that oppose the desperately needed widening of the New Jersey Turnpike extension.”

Degise bike
Posted inLatest News, News, Opinion

Op Ed: The Mayor Should Ask for DeGise’s Resignation

Typewriter by Op Ed July 28, 2022September 8, 2022

Councilwoman DeGise will be forgiven, but she can’t be an effective legislator knowing that she violated the public trust.

Bicycle handlebars
Posted inBergen Lafayette, Latest News, Narrate, News, Opinion

Op Ed: DeGise Must Resign

Typewriter by Op Ed July 27, 2022September 8, 2022

Given this criminal behavior and blatant disregard for the health and well-being of her constituents as well as the damage to the credibility of her office, we believe Councilwoman DeGise has demonstrated herself unfit for the office she serves.

Bicycle handlebars
Posted inLatest News, Narrate, News, Opinion

Op Ed: DeGise Hit-And-Run Video Must be Promptly Released

Typewriter by Op Ed July 21, 2022September 8, 2022

No matter the circumstances or outcomes, all hit-and-runs deserve the utmost condemnation. It is never acceptable to leave the scene of a crash. It is not only criminal—it reduces the chance someone injured gets timely, possibly life-saving aid.

City Hall
Posted inNarrate, Opinion

Op-Ed: Why is Mayor Steven Fulop Responsible For Your $1000 Property Tax Increase?

Typewriter by Op Ed July 13, 2022September 8, 2022

Jersey City’s residents have struggled greatly with three main core issues embraced and welcomed by Mayor Fulop’s administration: overdevelopment, gentrification, and an underfunded Public School Budget.  

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Posted inLatest News, Narrate, News, Opinion

The “Radical Left” of Hudson County and Amy DeGise

Typewriter by Op Ed June 22, 2022October 17, 2022

My ideological sensibilities are not offended that Amy DeGise hasn’t resigned before her day in court. I vote based on ideology and how that is manifested in a candidate’s policy platform. Character is secondary, for me.

Jersey City Patrol Car
Posted inLatest News, Narrate, News, Opinion

Op Ed: Jersey City Cops Struggle with Low Pay and a High Cost of Living

Typewriter by Op Ed May 14, 2022September 8, 2022

The harsh reality is that the mayor does not explain to residents that our city is underpaying, and hence undervaluing, members of our police force.

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