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Jersey City Council Navigates Tax Hike | Jersey News
Jersey City’s council just approved a controversial budget amendment that hikes taxes by 15.15%—a slight drop from the original 15.5% demanded by the state. With an $886 million spending plan already locked in since January, the city is walking a tightrope: balancing essential services, public safety, and rising housing costs while navigating state-imposed limits. Residents voiced frustration over high salaries and delayed decision-making, even with one citizen humorously handcuffing himself to symbolize the council’s constrained power. Police countered that they’re underpaid and losing…
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