During a recent council meeting, members voted on a series of resolutions and claims, with Councilpersons Gilmore and Rivera both casting affirmative votes on most items. Notably, Councilperson Gilmore abstained from voting on resolution 10.26, while supporting the remaining resolutions from 10.27 to 10.31.

The meeting took a poignant turn as Councilperson Rivera announced their departure to attend the funeral of Cecilia Arroyo, a respected 98-year-old matriarch of the Latino community in downtown Jersey City. Rivera emphasized Arroyo's significant contributions to the Latino movement in the area, expressing condolences to her family.

Public participation was also a key aspect of the meeting, with speakers addressing various community concerns. One speaker, Laverne, advocated for honoring a long-serving crossing guard at Holiday Junction by naming the street after her. Laverne highlighted the crossing guard's dedication to the safety and well-being of local children, urging the council to recognize her contributions while she is still alive.

The meeting underscored the council's engagement with community issues and the importance of honoring local figures who have made a lasting impact.