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Jersey City Health Dept Under Fire | Jersey News
Jersey City’s Health and Human Services is reeling from a 35% budget slash—down to $8.2 million from $12.59 million—forcing cuts that already mean shorter clinic hours, appointment-only licensing, and canceled senior trips. Eight provisional layoffs, the most of any city agency, compound the strain as the department struggles to serve 300K residents across public health, nutrition, and emergency prep. Despite securing $1 million in new grants, they’re scrambling for revenue via pool licenses, food truck fees, and animal control contracts. The director reminds us: true public health wins are…
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