A part of activism is reaching out city council members to see what actions they are taking toward protests and their police force, as well as addressing concerns that deserve more attention.
The City Council consists of members representing each of the 6 wards in Jersey City and at-large council members who represent the whole city. To understand the details of what City Council has the power to do, you can check out the Jersey City Municipal Code.
All information is available on jerseycitynj.gov.
Council President – Joyce E. Watterman
About: Joyce Watterman is the current Council President. Joyce also serves as a Planning Commissioner, a member of the Jackson Hill Main Street SID, a member of the Budget Committee, and other city/community organizations. She is Jersey City’s first African-American woman to hold the Council President seat.
Email: jwatterman@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5134/5108
Social media: Facebook
Councilman at Large – Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.
About: Rolando Lavarro serves as a Councilman-at-Large in Jersey City. He used to serve as an aide to Councilwoman Mary Donnelly, Director of Constituent Services for Robert Gordon, and worked in World Education Services.
Email: RLavarro@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5268
Social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Councilman at Large – Daniel Rivera
About: Daniel Rivera is a Councilman-at-Large for Jersey City. He has supported economic growth in the city and often supports progressive issues.
Email: DRivera@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5319
Social media: Facebook
Ward A Councilwoman – Denise Ridley
About: Denise Ridley is the councilwoman for Ward A. She’s a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Woman, the Rotary Club, and the Jersey City Public Safety Review Board. She also serves on the school board for Marist High School.
Email: DRidley@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5098/5060
Social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Ward B Councilwoman – Mira Prinz-Arey
About: Mira Prinz-Arey is the councilwoman of Ward B. She’s worked with Feed JC for their Dinner in the Park series and is a trustee of the West Side Community Alliance.
Email: MPrinz-Arey@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5092/5101
Social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Ward C Councilman – Richard Boggiano
About: Richard Boggiano is the councilman for Ward C. He is also the President of the Hilltop Neighborhood Organization and is involved in the Winning the Peace program.
Email: RBoggiano@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5159/5172
Social media: Facebook
Ward D Councilman – Yousef Saleh
About: Yousef Saleh was appointed to city councilman after the passing of Michael Yun. He currently works at JP MOrgan and assists with small business loans on weekends.
Email: YSaleh@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 783-5552
Social media: Facebook | Instagram
Ward E Councilman – James Solomon
About: James Solomon is the councilman for Ward E. He fights for progressive values and is also an adjunct professor at three Jersey City colleges.
Email: JSolomon@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5315
Social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Ward F Councilman – Jermaine D. Robinson
About: Jermaine Robinson is the councilman for Ward F. He is also the local business owner of Light Rail Cafe and is a board member for Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Email: JDRobinson@jcnj.org
Phone: (201) 547-5338/5361
Why are all these tall luxury apartments are for the wealthiest only? Can no longer see NY any more!