The Overdue Jersey City Budget Hearing

& Other October Events...

Greetings Good People,

The Overdue 2022 City Budget was finally presented on Tuesday, October 18th. Unfortunately, the newly approved budget will undoubtedly cause an increase in property taxes. This is why everyone should be concerned, at all times.

As a council, we have failed the residents of Jersey City; from a delayed budget to increased taxes; we've cut vital services but still managed to give merit raises. It's disgraceful.

There’s nothing we can do at this juncture but, together, we can work to prevent future tax increases by paying close attention, being engaged, and getting involved. I challenge you, my constituents, to be vigilant and continue to offer your input. We must be more proactive, as opposed to just reactive.

With that said, be great on purpose!

I hope to see you out and about at the upcoming events listed below.

Councilman Frank Educational Gilmore

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OCTOBER EVENTS

TONIGHT!!!

The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s 2022 will host a socially distanced Halloween Masquerade Ball benefiting The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery on Oct. 29th.

Join us tonight for the “Ghost of Uncle Joe’s” fundraiser concert: Dress Rehearsal at CORGI 10/20/22 with Modest Mouse, Native Tongues (members De La Soul & A Tribe Called Quest) Hole, and Alanis!

$10 suggested donation plus you can bring your four--legged friends! Learn more at www.TheGhostofUncleJoes.com.

(Ghost of Uncle Joe's Resurrection Party on Sat 10/29 at CORGI.)

THIS WEEKEND!!

Join the Friends of Berry Lane for Harriet Tubman's Bicentennial Birthday Celebration this Saturday!

The event will include the great Mural Reveal and Ribbon Cutting of the Mural by Jersey City's own Floyd Simmons!

The event starts at 10:00 am. The ribbon cutting will take place at 12 noon.

As part of the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Festival, Speranza will perform it's final outdoor show, Walk By The Way Of The Moon, on the Berry Lane Park amphitheater stage.

This family-friendly 35-minute historical play tells a story of Jersey City's connection to the Underground Railroad. This live performance is free & open to the public at 12:30pm. For questions, contact junejones@morriscanalcdc.org.

Greenville Community Partnership will host a day of learning and growth at their College & Career Fair on October 22nd!

All High school graduates and adults who want information about college options and job opportunities should attend. The event runs from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center, 140 MLK Drive.

Hudson County 4-H invites you to their End of Season Pot Luck Celebration this Saturday from 12p-3p! Please RSVP by clicking here. Let's celebrate a fruitful season with art, harvesting, medicine making, worm composting, and of course, food! 🥗🍂

In order to build a resilient community, we need the help of the community. CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE ON THE DRAFT ACTION PLAN BY OCT. 23. This is the product of almost two years of collaboration, engagement, and technical analyses. It provides recommendations for projects, policies, and programs to address climate-related hazards like coastal flooding, storm-water flooding, heat, and poor air quality.

View the plan at www.resilient-nj.com

Kismet of Kings is pleased to announce their orientation for the new school year, held this Sunday, 10/23 from 12-4pm.

Stop by to familiarize yourselves with the organization, its mission, and the wonderful things they have planned for Jersey City's young men this year!

NEXT WEEK

Jersey City Police Department's West District Trunk or Treat featuring a DC vs. Marvel Costume Contest will take place on Wednesday, October 26 from 5:30 PM - 8:30PM. Enjoy the festivities and spread the word.

The next free Community Evening at Liberty Science Center is Wednesday, October 26 from 5:00pm-8:30pm. There'll be some Halloween fun. All of LSC's exhibitions and experiences will be open and free of charge. Advanced registration is required. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Mark Your Calendars

For These Upcoming Events!!

The Division of Community Development is accepting preliminary applications until November 1st, 2022! The Golden Neighborhood Homeownership program is open for low-to-moderate-income residents looking to purchase a home in Jersey City. GNHP provides down payment assistance and closing cost up to $150,000. For more information, visit the Division of Community Development, call 201-547-6910, or email gnhp@jcnj.org. Click on the image below to apply.

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