‘We Don’t Give Up, We Move Forward’: Breaking Down Jersey City’s 15.15% Property Tax Increase And What You Can Do

By: Jordan Coll and Adrienne J. Romero

Outlets: Slice of Culture

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 2,651

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Mayor James Solomon campaign slogan next to a new development advisory near Communipaw Avenue and Seidler Street in Jersey City. (Adrienne J. Romero / SOC Images)

Editor’s note: This article was updated to clarify that Steve Fulop lost his gubernatorial campaign to now. Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

On June 18, 2026, Jersey City Mayor James Solomon announced a proposed 20% property tax increase aimed to fix their massive “inherited” deficit. Many residents spoke loudly against the news …

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