Jersey City progressive activist Eleana Little, who works as an environmental engineer, has announced she will be seeking the Ward E council seat next year.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I don’t take money from big developers or special interests; our movement is people-powered so our neighbors can trust that I’ll work for them, not the powerful,” she said in a statement.
“From tenant protections to flood prevention, I have spent years advocating for our neighborhoods and fighting to ensure Jersey City is a place where everyone can thrive.”
She said that her platform will include a heavy focus on tenant protections, climate resilience, and transparent government – with a focus on eliminating wasteful spending, increasing government accountability and prioritizing resources for community programs.
“Now more than ever, I believe it’s important to bring our community together and advocate for people-first policies,” Little added.
“Together, we can continue to build a Ward E that reflects our shared values and ensures Jersey City is a place for everyday people.”
She will host a campaign kickoff on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., at the Hudson Hound speakeasy, located at 8 Eerie St. All are welcome to attend, with RSVP options available here.
Little is just the second person to announce for the Ward E council seat, with former Board of Education Trustee Alexander Hamilton running on Council President Joyce Watterman’s ticket.
The coveted downtown council seat does not have a lot of early candidates for the non-partisan November 4th, 2025 election since many were waiting to see what incumbent James Solomon would do: he ultimately announced a mayoral run in September.
Little has already donated to his campaign to succeed Mayor Steven Fulop, who is running for governor instead of pursuing a fourth term.
Solomon endorsed Little for county freeholder in 2020, a close race she lost by about nine-and-a-half points, and then for county executive last year where she lost by about a 3-1 margin, though she won Ward E with the councilman’s backing.
Showing an ability to get a very robust voter turnout downtown, especially in relation to the rest of the city, Solomon holds significant sway in who his successor will be.
At least for the moment, Little is running as an independent.
