O’Dea & Walker demand N.J. restore $125M from Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Hudson County View

Affordable Housing at Risk After Funding Cut, Say O’Dea and Walker

Two county officials now worry that critical affordable housing projects in Jersey City are at risk after passage of the $58.78 billion state budget last month. Hudson County Commissioners Bill O’Dea and Jerry Walker demanded this week that legislators work immediately to restore what they report to be $125 million diverted out of the state Affordable Housing […] The post Affordable Housing at Risk After Funding Cut, Say O’Dea and Walker appeare…

Bill O’Dea Eyes Jersey City Mayor Role After 40 Years in Office

Bill O’Dea has worn many hats in Jersey City, from a young city councilman tackling toxic waste to a county commissioner pushing for stronger public safety measures. Now, at 65, the longtime public servant has recently launched a campaign to become Jersey City’s next mayor in 2025.O’Dea’s path began in Jersey City’s schools. He graduated from St. Peter’s Prep, where he won medals in oratory and business law. He later earned a bachelor’s degree i…

O’Dea & Walker demand N.J. restore $125M from Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Hudson County View

Hudson County Commissioners Bill O’Dea (D-2) and Jerry Walker (D-3) are demanding that the State of New Jersey restore the $125 million that was diverted from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) in this budget. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “It’s incredibly disappointing to see the State of New Jersey raid its own AHTF, especially […] The post O’Dea & Walker demand N.J. restore $125M from Affordable Housing Trust Fund appeared first on …