WHICH SIDE ARE THEY ON ? ?
WHICH SIDE ARE THEY ON ? ?
On June 15th 2023 the Jersey City Council voted unanimously to pass Right to Counsel. Just days before the vote only 4 members of the Council signaled support, but due to sheer political pressure, the entirety of the Council was moved.
See some of the remarks from Council as they voted to pass RTC, and contact your council to ensure implementation of RTC is underway.
Ward A - Councilmember Denise Ridley Call | Call (Alt.) | Email *Voted Yes ✅*
“I have concerns about the fiscal analysis. We’re not sure how this is going to affect landlords on all scales and the market altogether”
- 06/15/23 (Watch)
Ward B - Councilmember Mira Prinz-Arey Call | Call (Alt.) | Email *Voted Yes ✅*
Ward C - Councilmember Rich Boggiano Call | Call (Alt.) | Email *Voted Yes ✅*
“Voting Aye on the condition the changes I want are upheld” (excusing buildings under 3 units from fees)
- 06/15/23 (Watch)
At-Large - Council President Joyce Watterman Call | Call (Alt.) | Email *Voted Yes ✅*
✅ At-Large - Councilmember Amy DeGise
✅ At-Large - Councilmember Daniel Rivera
✅ Ward D - Councilmember Youssef Saleh
“I am concerned about the minority developers just starting out…the small developer was not at this table…they’re having a very difficult time and they were left out.”
- 06/15/23 (Watch)
✅ Ward E - Councilmember James Solomon
✅ Ward F - Councilmember Frank Gilmore