James Solomon

Big news, we're joining the @publicinno #LoveYourBlock program. With $70k, we'll partner with residents on projects that better our communities. Thank you to the Jackson Hill Main Street SID, Monticello Ave Businesses, and Central Ave SID for their partnership here.

Boulevard Drinks isn't just a hot dog spot. It's a Jersey City institution that has served generations of residents in Journal Square. I promised the team there, Effie, Victor, James & Salah I would do everything to keep them in Journal Square and I am proud it remains their home

Jersey City, I want to provide an update on our ongoing efforts to bring healthcare back to the heights. You have my commitment to use every tool at our disposal to ensure everyone's healthcare is met.

Government must delivers results for the people it serves. We’ve expanded Jersey City’s ARRIVE Together program from two to four days, increasing access to services for residents experiencing a crisis. Thank you to the dedicated men and women working to keep Jersey City safe.

As a Councilman, I passed Right to Counsel legislation in Jersey City to ensure tenants have access to legal representation and a fair chance to remain in their homes. I’m proud of this legislation and our partners who work to protect tenants and keep residents in their homes.

Today we broke ground on Canal crossing bringing over 100 deeply affordable units to the South Side some with rents less than $1,000 a month. Development must serve ALL our residents, strengthen our neighborhoods and keep Jersey City residents in the city they call home.

Today, we honored a legendary figure in the history of Jersey City. To many in Jersey City, Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham changed your life. A trailblazer from the start, she delivered and fought for the people. May she rest in peace.

We thank Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham for her lifetime of service, we honor her memory and we promise to carry her work forward. May she rest in peace.

Doing our part in JC to support an awesome candidate and turn the house blue.

I am committed to making our streets safe for pedestrians. Today I’m announcing the next phase of our efforts: we’ve identified 17 of our most dangerous intersections for “turn hardening” safety improvements.

During October, we recognize and celebrate the generations of Italian Americans that helped build Jersey City. Happy Italian-American Heritage Month!

I was honored to join the Indian community celebrate Navaratri. The annual Hindu festival that honors Shakti, the divine feminine power in Hinduism, filled India Square, where dancing continued until the early hours of the morning.

Last week, we opened the new and improved Monticello Storms Park. These improvements-basketball courts, workout equipment, trees, and more- increase the quality of life on Monticello. I am proud to deliver this space for our community AND have our kids show me up on the court.

This week, I joined our community to celebrate the grand opening of the new ShopRite in downtown Jersey City. Residents were clear with me when I was a councilman: ShopRite needed to stay here. I listened and am proud to have delivered Check out the new store at 6th and Marin!