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Council Scrutinizes Mayor's Office Budget | Jersey News
Jersey City Council dives deep into the Mayor’s Office budget, scrutinizing new hires, deputy mayors, and cost-cutting moves like ditching cable and office supplies to shrink the $2.5 million budget. Council members push for transparency on stalled projects, affordable housing goals, and the Pompidou cancellation that saved $40 million — now earmarked for housing. Questions arise over staffing shifts, deputy mayor roles, and salary discrepancies, with officials defending budget tweaks and performance-based pay. The session underscores a push for fiscal responsibility, accountability, and…
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