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Jul 17, 2026

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Council approves parking and district actions

Published Jul 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Council approves parking and district actions

The Council approved a 2026-2027 assessment roll and budget for the Central Avenue Special Improvement District, adopted a city code change that removes cyber hotel/data center from the Industrial District, and approved a parking-space designation ordinance 9-0.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Municipal Council meeting summary

The Council introduced several ordinances on first reading including a measure to exceed 2026 budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP Bank, changes to a housing-related board, municipal court salary revisions, temporary expanded alcohol hours for the FIFA World Cup, and a ban on breeding/sale of certain pets. A proposed permit-parking zone near the Liberty State Park HBLR station was tabled.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Municipal Council meeting summary

The Jersey City Municipal Council met May 20, 2026; nine members were present by 6:05 p.m. The council introduced (first reading, 9-0) a franchise ordinance for 24 Bright Street LLC (Ord. 26-029) and an easement ordinance for a park at 95 Morgan Street with the Exchange Place Alliance (Ord. 26-030). A separate ordinance to establish permit parking Zone 20 near the Liberty State Park HBLR Station (Ord. 26-016) was tabled. The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.; the next caucus is scheduled for June 8 and the next regular meeting for June 10.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Municipal Council meeting summary

Council introduced two ordinances to regulate Ratio Utility Billing Systems, approved several resolutions including acceptance of a 2026 Summer Food Service Program grant and authorization of a redevelopment inquiry for parcels at Newark and Baldwin Avenues, and tabled a proposed permit-parking zone near the Liberty State Park HBLR station.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Municipal Council meeting summary

The Municipal Council met April 22, 2026, introduced several ordinances including changes to vehicle/traffic rules and affordable housing code, considered a lease renewal and easement extension, tabled a proposed permit-parking zone near Liberty State Park, and adjourned unanimously.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Municipal Council meeting summary

The Municipal Council met April 8, 2026 and held a regular session where members introduced ordinances affecting pedestrian access and right-of-way encroachments, approved ceremonial resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week and honoring PFC Fred Jackson, and adjourned at 9:16 p.m. One ordinance (an easement at 189 Philip Street) was introduced by a 9-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council meeting summary

Council met Mar 25, 2026; introduced two ordinances on parking and employee salaries; held hearings on a redevelopment plan and a new permit-parking zone; approved at least two resolutions including a Women's Advisory Board appointment; meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Jersey City Council meeting summary

Council adopted design-standard ordinance and approved resolutions to support Heights University Hospital and create an ad hoc mental health crisis response committee; introduced amendments to the Powerhouse Arts District redevelopment plan and a new permit-parking zone near the Liberty State Park HBLR station; held public hearings on Special Improvement District assessment rolls and heard multiple public speakers. Votes noted: several measures adopted unanimously; one SID hearing closure approved 8-0 (one member absent).

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Municipal Council meeting summary

Meeting called to order with full council shortly after start; consent agenda adopted. Introduced ordinance to make Franklin Street one-way (Ord. 26-010) and introduced a two-year lease extension for city space at 46 State Street (Ord. 26-011). Approved submission of a Transitional Aid Application for 2026 (Res. 26-093) by 9-0. Several items were withdrawn, including a fees ordinance and an electric-vehicle charging resolution. Meeting adjourned at 11:56 p.m.

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