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Jersey City Cuts Budget Amid Staff Layoffs | Jersey News
Jersey City’s Department of Administration is slashing costs and trimming staff to tackle a bloated $17 million budget, with Business Administrator Ruby Choi leading a bold overhaul since taking the helm in May. Facing tough choices, Choi’s team has already saved over $1.6 million by cutting positions, eliminating perks like bike passes, ending a wellness contract, and scrapping redundant services. While the proposed budget is $16 million — with most going to payroll — it’s actually a drop from last year when hidden capital expenses were factored in. Choi’s strategy includes modernizing city…
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