Jersey City Elects New Mayor as McGreevey Concedes, Promises Affordable Housing
In a decisive victory, James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, according to projections from the Associated Press. The Democratic councilman defeated Jim McGreevey, who resigned as New Jersey governor in 2004 after admitting to an affair with a male staff member.
Solomon's win was seen as a message to developers and special interests that the city's residents cannot be bought off. In his statement, Solomon promised to build a more affordable Jersey City where everyone has a chance to thrive. He vowed to put people first, not developers and special interests.
McGreevey, who ran on a platform of affordability, conceded defeat graciously and said he doesn't plan to run again. When asked about his future in politics, McGreevey smiled and shook his head, saying "No."
Affordability was the key focus of the mayoral runoff election, with both candidates vowing to tackle rising property taxes and ensure that housing is affordable for all. Solomon proposed building 20% more affordable housing alongside market-rate developments, while McGreevey promised to cap rent increases.
Voters who turned out to cast their ballots cited serious issues as the main reasons for their participation, including rising taxes and unaffordable housing. As one resident noted, "Just in 2022 alone, our taxes shot up by 20-30 percent."
The campaign saw both candidates attacking each other's records, with Solomon painting McGreevey as a candidate backed by the political machine and developers. McGreevy responded by accusing Solomon of being beholden to city government insiders.
Despite their differences, both candidates agreed on one key issue: safer streets and more police officers. As the new mayor-elect, Solomon promises to deliver on his campaign pledge to put people first and build a more affordable Jersey City for all.
In a decisive victory, James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, according to projections from the Associated Press. The Democratic councilman defeated Jim McGreevey, who resigned as New Jersey governor in 2004 after admitting to an affair with a male staff member.
Solomon's win was seen as a message to developers and special interests that the city's residents cannot be bought off. In his statement, Solomon promised to build a more affordable Jersey City where everyone has a chance to thrive. He vowed to put people first, not developers and special interests.
McGreevey, who ran on a platform of affordability, conceded defeat graciously and said he doesn't plan to run again. When asked about his future in politics, McGreevey smiled and shook his head, saying "No."
Affordability was the key focus of the mayoral runoff election, with both candidates vowing to tackle rising property taxes and ensure that housing is affordable for all. Solomon proposed building 20% more affordable housing alongside market-rate developments, while McGreevey promised to cap rent increases.
Voters who turned out to cast their ballots cited serious issues as the main reasons for their participation, including rising taxes and unaffordable housing. As one resident noted, "Just in 2022 alone, our taxes shot up by 20-30 percent."
The campaign saw both candidates attacking each other's records, with Solomon painting McGreevey as a candidate backed by the political machine and developers. McGreevy responded by accusing Solomon of being beholden to city government insiders.
Despite their differences, both candidates agreed on one key issue: safer streets and more police officers. As the new mayor-elect, Solomon promises to deliver on his campaign pledge to put people first and build a more affordable Jersey City for all.
. It's been a major concern for many Jersey City residents, especially with the rising property taxes 
. I think James Solomon made the right call by promising to build more affordable housing and put people first 
. His 20% increase in affordable housing seems like a good starting point to address this issue.
. It'll be interesting to see if he stays out of the spotlight or tries to re-enter the political scene again.
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. It's like we're living in a parallel universe where politicians actually care about people over profits 
. I mean, who would've thought that a councilman would take on the big boys and come out on top? The fact that McGreevey conceded gracefully is telling - it shows he knows when to fold 'em 
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. The stats on rising taxes and unaffordable housing are eye-opening - it's no wonder people were out in full force voting today 
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. McGreevey wanted to cap rent increases, while Solomon proposed building more affordable units alongside market-rate developments. It's like we're being given a choice between two flavors of ice cream - which one do you prefer? Do you want your cake and eat it too (literally, with affordable housing) or just get the basic version (affordable rent caps)? 
. Fingers crossed that he delivers on his promise 
lol what happened in jersey city? i saw the news about james solomon winning the mayoral election and it's amazing how he beat jim mcgreevey on affordability 
. McGreevey's concession speech was like a masterclass in humility - I mean who can blame the guy for not wanting to run again after that messy 2004 scandal? 
But seriously, it's all about affordable housing and putting people first. Solomon's win is a clear message to developers that they can't just swoop in and take advantage of Jersey City residents. He's promising to build more affordable housing and tackle those rising property taxes - it's time for the city to put its residents ahead of big business interests 
. Solomon's win could signal a shift towards more progressive policies, which could impact the national conversation around housing affordability 
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. Still, I guess it's a win for the regular folks who just want to be able to afford a place to live without having to break the bank 
. But hey, at least he conceded graciously and didn't get all bitter about it 
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. We're still gonna be paying through the nose just to afford a tiny studio in JC. And don't even get me started on those "affordable" apartments – what does that even mean? They'll probably just raise the rent on you again when they find out who's paying 
but idk man, the whole thing feels kinda rigged to me 
That's a start! And McGreevey conceding graciously, that's a big win for politics too. No hard feelings at all. The voters spoke loud and clear about rising taxes and unaffordable housing. It's time for change in JC! 
. But I do love that he's taking the high road and saying "no" when asked if he'll run again. It shows some real class.
about james solomon winning the mayoral election in jersey city!!! he's literally gonna make jersey city so much better with his affordable housing plans 
can't wait to see what he does as mayor!