Tag: Rolando Lavarro
Not too Kool for Jersey City: Street gets named after Kool...
The corner of Jersey City's Pacific Avenue and Maple Street was packed with Kool & the Gang fans as city officials gathered to deem...
Jersey City moves forward with 30-hour work week for building service...
The Jersey City Council voted in favor of moving forward with a 30-hour week for building service employees, as well as approving a 90-day...
Jersey City Together tells city council tax reval is about ‘justice’
Members of activist group Jersey City Together told the city council a tax reval is about "justice" and "fairness" for many families and residents...
At his 3rd State of City Address, Fulop focuses on public...
Welcomed by a standing ovation, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop reaffirmed his commitment to the protection of each and every city resident at his...
Jersey City Council urges lawmakers to enact equal gender pay legislation
The Jersey City Council promoted gender equality by unanimously passing a resolution asking the state legislature to enact equal gender pay legislation.
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Jersey City councilwoman in tears after people claim ‘racism’ on parking...
Some outspoken members of the public attending last night's Jersey City Council meeting claimed "racism" over a residential parking restriction ordinance sponsored by Ward...
After spirited debate, Jersey City Council votes down pedestrian safety ordinance
A defeated land development ordinance regarding safety of pedestrians, especially children in strollers had Jersey City Council President Rolando Lavarro, apologizing to council members...
Jersey City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hopes to end ‘tale...
The Jersey City Council unanimously passed (9-0) an amendment to create the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, with responsibilities including tax abatement compliance and...
30-year tax exemption in Ward F to generate $6M in revenue...
The Jersey City Council voted 6-3 to approve a 30-year tax exemption for Bergen Avenue Urban Renewal LLC, expecting to realize $6 million in...
Jersey City Council urges lawmakers to put $10M into lead prevention...
The Jersey City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging statewide lawmakers who represent Jersey City, as well as Gov. Chris Christie (R), to appropriate...
