New Jersey Citizen Action and Make the Road Action New Jersey are the two latest progressive organization backing Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon for mayor.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“James has proven himself to be a bold, principled leader who puts working families first. He will fight for a $20 minimum wage in Jersey City, living wage standards in city contracts, and public investments in local transportation, pools, and community services that families depend on,” NJ Citizen Action Executive Director Dena Mottola Jaborska said in a statement.
“He is the only candidate refusing campaign donations from developers and vulture capitalists, and he has a clear plan to expand affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and hold bad landlords accountable. James supports the idea of a state Community Reinvestment Act, with focus on development of south Jersey City.”
Last week, Solomon secured the support of the New Jersey Working Families Party and the Hotel and Trades Gaming Council, both as HCV first reported.
“James Solomon has consistently stood shoulder to shoulder with immigrant, working-class, and tenant communities,” Make the Road Action New Jersey Director Nedia Morsy noted.
“At a time when Trump and MAGA extremists threaten our communities, we need a mayor who will not only resist their attacks but also deliver real relief for families living paycheck to paycheck. James has proven he has the vision and backbone to make Jersey City a place where all residents,no matter their income, immigration status, or background, can live and thrive. That’s why we are proud to endorse his campaign for Mayor.”
Solomon is in a seven-person, non-partisan contest to succeed Mayor Steven Fulop, who ran for governor in June and landed a big job in New York City after his term ends at the end of the year.
The race also includes former Gov. Jim McGreevey, Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2), Council President Joyce Watterman, ex-Board of Education President Mussab Ali, Police Officer Christina Freeman, and Kalki Jayne-Rose.
“It is an honor to have Make the Road Action and New Jersey Citizen Action’s endorsement in our campaign to change Jersey City so we can create a truly affordable city. Together, we will ensure justice for workers, invest in our communities and ensure we have a livable and affordable city where everyone can thrive,” Solomon expressed.
“With one month to go, our campaign has all the momentum in this race and with organizations like Make the Road Action and New Jersey Citizen Action on our side I know we will win.”
