Across Jersey City, coverage here takes in city council decisions, election results, public policy, civic life and government oversight. Reporting reaches the halls of municipal government and the public processes that guide the area.
Hudson County Democratic Organization celebrated wins across county commission and register races at Zeppelin Hall Biergarten.
Live Poll
Do you trust your local government to make life better for residents?
Live Poll
Do you support the use of automated camera systems to enforce local parking regulations?
The city held two community meetings to discuss a new camera-assisted parking pilot program.
Live Poll
Are recent property tax increases in your community manageable for your household budget?
Mayor James Solomon met with residents to discuss tax hikes, city services, and a $250 million budget deficit.
Live Poll
Should states require cannabis businesses to sign labor peace agreements to obtain operating licenses?
A federal judge granted a 14-day stay keeping The Cannabis Place open as its legal dispute with the city continues.
Live Poll
Should local communities actively intervene to protect residents from federal immigration enforcement?
Advocates held training sessions following a series of immigration enforcement actions in the city last August.
Coverage takes in legislative debates, local election outcomes, public testimony and the implementation of city policy. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever residents and government interact. Municipal budget cycles and shifts in public policy are the most frequent drivers of local civic reporting. Zoning changes and infrastructure planning are the issues that most often bring public engagement to the forefront of the news.
