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Jersey City Faces Tax Hike and Budget Crisis | Jersey News
Jersey City braces for tough financial moves as councilman Joel Brooks confirms support for a 15% tax hike on third-quarter bills, following a major $120 million state aid package that’s not enough to solve long-term deficits. Finance Director Bill Viqueira warns past missteps—including using COVID funds improperly—have set the city back, with 2027 looming as especially grim. Residents demand transparency and fear future hikes, prompting Brooks to propose a Ward B Residents Budget Committee and explore deeper cuts before the final budget. A state investigation into prior administration…
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