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Jersey City mayor’s proposed budget combines contentious 15.5% tax hike with $58M in cuts

By Big New York · 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026
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Mayor James Solomon released his official spending plan after weeks of fractious debate over taxes. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has unveiled his 2026 budget proposal — a roughly $886.5 million plan that pairs a 15.5% increase to the city’s property tax rate.

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Mayor James Solomon released his official spending plan after weeks of fractious debate over taxes. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has unveiled his 2026 budget proposal — a roughly $886.5 million plan that pairs a 15.5% increase to the city’s property tax rate.

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