Property tax abatements will cost the city, the county, and the schools $108 million this year in lost revenue according to an analysis by Brigid D’Souza, an assistant professor of accounting and taxation at St. Peter’s University, raising an old debate about the use of abatements to spur redevelopment.
Jersey City Government
The Mayor Blinks on Trash Fees
With opposition growing daily, Mayor Fulop appears to be reversing his controversial decision to shift to individual homeowners the cost of trash pickup, a cost previously shouldered by the city.
Bonds, Cannabis, Islamophobia and Food Unfit for Stray Cats Dominate Council Meeting
A resolution condemning Islamophobia and withering reviews for a city food vendor came together with bonds, cannabis, the Exchange Place redesign and affordable housing to make for a wide range of topics at Wednesday’s city council meeting.
Op Ed: Residents Should Speak Out Against Solid Waste Charges
I urge fellow residents to speak up at the next city council meeting against this unneeded additional tax burden.
City Council Narrowly Passes Exchange Place Budget with Controversial Plaza Redesign
At Wednesday’s meeting, the City Council narrowly adopted the Exchange Place Alliance’s $9.5 million budget Wednesday evening, despite confusion amongst council members as to whether the public will still have a say in the SID’s plans to overhaul the pedestrian plaza.
Editorial: The Immoral Price of Pompidou
Pompidou Jersey City will be expensive, very expensive. And the use of so much money on a cultural project that will cater largely to highly educated, well-heeled residents is simply immoral given the city’s myriad needs and vast economic disparities.
Fifteen Million Slated for Museum Raises Hackles at City Council Meeting
An ordinance setting out $86 million in spending was just one of several consequential measures before the city council at last Wednesday’s council meeting.