Jersey City Council approves several ordinances, adds 30-year tax-exemption introduction; cannabis support resolution defeated

The Jersey City Municipal Council opened its Wednesday meeting with roll call, a moment of silence, and an administrative motion to add a tax-exemption ordinance to the agenda. The council then moved through introductions and second readings, adopting several ordinances and voting on a slate of resolutions.

Key outcomes at a glance:

Votes at a glance

- Addition to the agenda: Motion to add item 3.16 (City Ordinance 25-044, a proposed 30-year tax exemption for JHRC Senior Housing LLC concerning 259 Van Nostrand Avenue) carried. Motion: made by Councilperson Saleh; seconded by Councilperson Ridley. Vote recorded as carried 7-0 with Councilpersons Solomon and Rivera absent.

- Introductions (first reading): Items 3.1–3.16 (with 3.1, 3.3 and 3.8 withdrawn) were introduced on first reading by the council (vote recorded as 8-0, Councilperson Rivera absent for roll call earlier; transcript shows introduction and recorded “aye” votes).

- Second-reading adoptions and procedural votes: - City Ordinance 25-025 (amendment relating to accepting condominium units at 155 Bay Street): adopted on final reading, vote 8-0. - City Ordinance 25-026: carried to the April 9 meeting on motion (vote 8-0). -…