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Jersey City Budget Showdown Escalates | Jersey News
Jersey City’s budget battle is heating up as the mayor’s tax hike proposal gets rejected by the City Council, sparking threats of 31 layoffs — a move the council says is being used to pressure them, even though they have no control over staffing. While the city landed $120 million in state aid, tensions rise as the administration blames the council for forcing cuts, despite not having seen the full budget. The council demands transparency and accountability, calling on leadership to “do better” and collaborate — not intimidate — before any tax increases are approved. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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