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Hudson County commissioners pass resolution opposing termination of Hudson River Tunnel funding; calls to coordinate with elected officials
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Summary
The Board introduced and discussed a resolution opposing federal action to terminate the Hudson River Tunnel project, with commissioners urging coordinated pressure from local, state and federal officials; county staff said the County Executive and federal lawmakers had already issued statements.
The Hudson County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 21 introduced a late-filed resolution opposing the termination of the Hudson River Tunnel project and discussed next steps for local advocacy.
The clerk read Resolution No. 26 in opposition to federal action to end the tunnel program. Commissioner Albert Cifelli asked whether the board intended to invite speakers or coordinate additional pressure; several commissioners urged robust outreach to state and federal legislators. Commissioner Cifelli described the move to halt the project as "out-and-out, mean-spirited, arbitrary," saying federal action was disproportionately affecting states that did not back the president politically.
Chief of Staff Ms. Davis said the County Executive and elected officials had already been active publicly: "The County Executive was one of the first people out in the press last week ... with Senator Menendez, with Congressman Mikie Sherrill, and they went at it hard." She said county staff continued to monitor the project and coordinate with partners.
Why it matters: The Hudson River Tunnel project is a large multijurisdictional infrastructure effort used by commuters and regional freight; local officials view federal withdrawal or termination as having broad economic and transit implications. Commissioners asked county staff to identify additional advocacy steps and whether state and federal officials would take coordinated action.
What's next: The board introduced the resolution for adoption; commissioners discussed follow-up engagement with legislators and noted the County Executive had already made public statements.