November 2nd is Election Day! If you’re still unsure of who to support at this year’s election or just want to refresh your knowledge of each candidate, we’ve got you covered.
While we didn’t get the opportunity to speak to every candidate, we’ve included each candidate’s website to learn about their platform in full detail straight from the source.
All current council members are indicated as such with their City site profiles linked.
Lewis Spears – Mayor
About: His platform places an emphasis on safety, education, housing accessibility and affordability, and more support for local artists and changemakers.
Website: https://spearsforjerseycity.com/
Steven Fulop – Mayor
About: Current mayor of Jersey City.
Website: https://www.stevenfulop.com/
Chris Gadsden – Councilperson At-Large
About: His platform includes fully funding schools, incentivizing homeownership and addressing the shortage of affordable housing, and implementing a Civilian Complaint and Review Board in response to police misconduct.
Website: https://gadsdenforjc.com/
June Jones – Councilperson At-Large
About: Her platform highlights tackling gun violence, pushing for 20% affordability in new buildings, and investing in education.
Website: https://jonesforcouncil2021.com/
Amy DeGise – Councilperson At-Large
About: Her platform is primarily based on expanding workforce development programs by placing a focus on youth and adult education.
Elvin Dominici – Councilperson At-Large
About: His platform is focused on overturning the Inclusionary Zoning Law to keep some affordability in housing and having an open-door policy to discuss concerns directly from constituents.
Website: https://www.elvindominici.com/
Joyce Watterman – Councilperson At-Large
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/citycouncil/watterman
Rolando Lavarro – Councilperson At-Large
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson at-large.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/citycouncil/lavarro
Daniel Rivera – Councilperson At-Large
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson at-large.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/CityCouncil/Rivera
Kristen Zadroga Hart – Ward A
About: Her platform includes a focus on education and youth recreation, improvements in infrastructure to prevent major flooding, the creation of a Crisis Intervention Mobile Unit for public safety, and requiring 25% permanently low-income affordable housing in new developments.
Website: https://zadrogahartforjc.nationbuilder.com/platform
Denise Ridley – Ward A
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/CityCouncil/DeniseRidley
Joel Brooks – Ward B
About: His platform highlights the need for rent control expansions, investments in water and sewage systems, and fair funding for education.
Website: https://www.joelbrooksforjerseycity.com/
Mira Prinz-Arey – Ward B
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/CityCouncil/Prinz-Arey
Tom Zuppa – Ward C
About: His platform includes providing basic services that would improve quality of life for ward residents, working to end chronic homelessness by providing useful resources and housing, and maintaining public green spaces.
Website: https://votezuppa.com/
Kevin Bing – Ward C
About: His platform includes strengthening the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to eliminate loopholes, adding new open and green spaces for residents, and investing in a Pandemic Recovery for All to stimulate the economy.
Website: https://www.bingforjc.com/
Richard Boggiano – Ward C
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/citycouncil/Boggiano
Danielle Freire – Ward D
About: Her platform touches upon increased funding for social services in communities, transparency on city spending, increased use of clean energy, and ADA-compliant streets and sidewalks in Jersey City.
Website: https://daniellefreirejc.com/
John Salierno – Ward D
About: His platform focuses on improving Central Avenue’s streets and greenery, revamping Leonard Gordon Park, and creating the Civilian Complaint Review Board as a public check on the police department.
Yousef J. Saleh – Ward D
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/citycouncil/saleh
Jake Hudnut – Ward E
About: His platform highlights the need for sustainable infrastructure, the creation of a Quality of Life Unit for police officers, and housing affordability in Downtown Jersey City.
Website: https://jakehudnut.com/
James Solomon – Ward E
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/CityCouncil/Solomon
Frank Gilmore – Ward F
About: His platform includes creating more affordable housing opportunities, funding recreational programs, improving streets and public safety, and reforming taxes and city budgets.
Website: https://www.gilmoreforwardf.com/
Vernon Richardson – Ward F
About: His platform highlights improved public transportation and accessible streets, imposed fees on landlords of empty commercial units, policies to hold officers accountable, and a plan for inclusionary zoning policies for energy efficiency and more affordable units.
Website: https://richardsonforcouncil.com/
Jermaine Robinson – Ward F
About: Currently a Jersey City councilperson.
Website: https://jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/CityCouncil/Robinson
