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Councilwoman Faces Tax Vote Backlash | Jersey News
Councilwoman Eleana Little faces backlash as she prepares to vote yes on a 15% tax hike for Jersey City — down from a scrapped 20% proposal — after residents felt blindsided. Protesters gathered outside City Hall, demanding more community input, while presenting a petition with over 200 signatures. Little apologized for her earlier support of the higher rate, citing tight deadlines, and highlighted $120 million in state aid that’s easing the burden. She stressed the hike is necessary and spread across two quarters to soften the blow, clarifying her initial statement wasn’t a preference for…
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