Friday, August 4, 2023

Greetings Good People,

I hope your summer has been safe and enjoyable so far. Our Community Calendar has been full of back-to-back events since the 4th of July... Rock the Block, Rockin' with Seniors, Carnival, SummerFest, Pride, and most recently, National Night Out.

While these summer occasions are an excellent time for us to commune and hang out with each other, it's vital that we also acknowledge the city's more serious matters, like the municipal budget and how administrative decisions affect home owners' and renters' pockets.

We invite you to participate in all of the city's endeavors. Keep scrolling to learn more. 

Be great on purpose,

Councilman Frank Educational Gilmore

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Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver passed away on Tuesday, August 1st after hospitalization for undisclosed medical issue. We are grateful for her dedication and service as she was nothing short of a trailblazer. Her absence will be a huge loss for New Jersey's political landscape. We send our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. May her memory be an inspiration.

Jersey City's $701 MILLION DOLLAR budget failed to pass on July 24th, receiving only four out of the five needed votes from the present council members. Click the image above to watch the Special Council Meeting and below for an overview of City Department Budget Presentations.

• June 1, 2023 - Finance, Library, Law, Tax Assessor, Rec & Youth
• June 5, 2023 - Administration
• June 6, 2023 - Public Safety
• June 7, 2023 - Infrastructure, City Clerk & DPW
• June 8, 2023 - Human Resources

Budget documents are also available via Google Drive for your review. Click to find out exactly how your tax dollars are being spent. Then, sign up to speak at our next City Council Meeting, Wednesday, August 16th at 6:00 pm.

We have some great news to share with you: Myrtle Ave is finally getting re-paved!

• Estimated time of Completion: August 8^th – August 16^th
• From Garfield to Bergen Ave
• Parking restrictions will be enforced as posted and the road will be intermittently closed to traffic flow, but pedestrian access to all businesses and residences will be maintained.
• Speedhumps will be re-installed soon after to ensure the safety of the community.
• The project will also include driveway markings.

Additionally, the office has received and submitted the community’s request for a 4-way stop or light at Myrtle & MLK. We hope to have an update on that request soon. We’ve also requested a crossing guard and/or traffic officer at this intersection.

To add your street to the repaving list, email LTrent@jcnj.org.

August is National Black Business Month. Follow @JerseyCityNJ on Social Media as they highlight local Black-Owned establishments.

Register Black-Owned Businesses Here

In Ward F, we recognize the need to celebrate Black Businesses 365, which is why we'd like to promote our local Black entrepreneurs who create job opportunities in Jersey City and add to the economic development of our community.  

Whether you are a business owner or a loyal customer, please use this form to help us grow our list of local Black-Owned Business to highlight on EverythingWardF.com.

Mark Your Calendars!!

Join us at the City Hall Lot on Marin BLVD and Montgomery St. for an evening of dining al fresco, artisan crafts, music, beer garden, and vibes. 

CITY HALL ANCILLARY LOT

179 Montgomery Street, Jersey City

3PM- 9PM

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The Jersey City Night Market can be easily accessed from the PATH train, light rail, bus, or by car via the Holland Tunnel or the Turnpike. Learn more at MidnightMarketJC.com.

The time for the Puerto Rican Heritage flag raising on August 7^th has changed from 3pm to Noon. The programming is scheduled to take place in the Plaza outside of City Hall, however, the Council Chambers is reserved incase of inclement weather. Follow @JCPRHAC on Instagram for details about the upcoming Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival later this month.

Please join us for the South District Captain's Meeting. We hope to see you there. 

Captain Michael C. Hulings

South District Commander

201-547-5455

P.O. Chaz'Lei Jackson 

South District Community Relations Officer (CRO)

551-256- 1459

Jersey City Police Department

191 Bergen Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305

Join us as we dissect and discuss items listed on the city council agenda.

The Ward F Community Caucus is your opportunity to provide feedback on items the City Council will soon vote on BEFORE they speak with presenters at the city's official Caucus. Learn more at EverythingWardF.com/caucus.

In case you haven’t already heard, Right to Counsel JC has WON!

Jersey City is now the 21st jurisdiction guaranteeing legal counsel to tenants in housing court. And already, big developers are trying to take it away. Join us as we stand in solidarity with the good people who fought, fair and square, for this great right and learn about next steps at Audubon Park, Sunday, August 13th at 3pm.

 Food, music, fun + organize your building + learn how we can build a movement of tenants in Jersey City!

Learn more about RTC at www.righttocounseljc.org.

CALLING ALL NEIGHBORS & VENDORS! 

The Friends of Berry Lane Park invite you to rummage through your attic, clean out that basement, and make space in your closets to find new or gently used items that no longer bring your joy. You never know who might place value on the things you'd like to discard. Let our shoppers decide if it's "Trash or Treasure" at the Friends of Berry Lane Park Flea Market! 

Sign up to sell Your Items at bit.ly/fobltotapp.

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Berry Lane Park’s general operating budget to cover costs for future events and programs.

The Jersey City Housing Authority is accepting applications for some units at certain public housing developments via an online application. Every successful application submitted will be provided a confirmation number.

Create an account to apply to join a waiting list(s). Through your account, you can also submit changes and update information regarding your application(s).

NOTE: If you experience any issues logging into your account, please send an email to applicantselection@jcha.us.

Changes to the parking permit process are official. No more stickers! Head to jcnj.org/parking for a quick and easy online process. Need more info? Call 201-547-5538.

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