- Tax base issues are affecting city operations in Jersey City, located within the state of New Jersey.
- Political and economic developments in Jersey City, including a race for city hall and testimony on the city's role in the New Jersey economy.
- Mayor James Solomon discusses municipal budget and tax hikes in Jersey City, comparing it to New York City's situation.
Jersey City Council approved an $886.4 million budget and the Board of Education raised taxes.
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What happened
Jersey City Council approved an $886.4 million budget and the Board of Education raised taxes.
Who's involved
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Mayor James Solomon discusses municipal budget and tax hikes in Jersey City, comparing it to New York City's situation.Also in this story
- Catherine Healy presented a report during a Jersey City city council hearing.
- Solomon proposed an $886 million spending plan while discussing the financial issues facing Jersey City.
- The administration led by Solomon is reportedly taking corrective actions regarding the issues in Jersey City.
The entities involved
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Jersey City
city in New Jersey, United States
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city council
legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area
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board of education
board of directors, board of trustees of a school, local school district or equivalent
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