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Solomon wants no pay-to-play, 20% affordable housing in new Jersey City projects - Hudson County View

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Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon is calling for no more pay-to-play schemes, as well as 20 percent affordable units in new projects as part of his development plan if elected mayor. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “We need affordable housing and must hold the developers accountable. For too long the developers have called […] The post Solomon wants no pay-to-play, 20% affordable housing in new Jersey City projects appeared first on …

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Baraka Takes Aim at Jersey City’s $2,000 Rents

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Solomon Releases Plan to Lower Rents and Expand Tenant Protections

With Jersey City’s breakneck development, public calls to address affordability and tenant protections have increased apace. Today, mayoral candidate James Solomon announced a far-reaching and ambitious plan, some of which may require state legislation. “Over the past decade, average rents have increased by 50%, or roughly $1,100 per month, while property tax increases have made […] The post Solomon Releases Plan to Lower Rents and Expand Tenant…

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