COUNTY EXECUTIVE GUY ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER HUDSON COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy announced the formation of the County’s first-ever Affordable Housing Task Force. The Task Force will be charged with providing policy recommendations that will assist the County and municipalities in expanding affordable housing ideas and opportunities.

“It’s no secret that the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis, and that is unfortunately true here in Hudson County,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “From my first day in office, I’ve made it my highest priority to increase affordable housing opportunities in our County. The Task Force brings together a diverse group of affordable housing professionals to craft common sense solutions to this issue. Whether it’s constructing new low-cost housing units built by union labor, providing subsidized housing for low-income families, or creating programs for vulnerable community members like the elderly or veterans, all options are on the table. I’m looking forward to seeing the Task Force provide consensus recommendations for these challenges and opportunities.”

“I’m honored that County Executive Guy appointed me to assist him to achieve his goal of expanding affordable housing in Hudson County and I look forward to working with the impressive fellow members of the Task Force that bring various subject matter expertise and viewpoints to reach consensus on the best way forward to deliver affordable housing for Hudson County residents,” said Task Force Chairman Bill Matsikoudis.

The Affordable Housing Task Force held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The Task Force is comprised of the following 11 members:

• Bill Matsikoudis (Chairman), Law Firm of Matsikoudis & Fanciullo, former Jersey City Corporation Counsel
• Anthony Abrantes, Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
• Gio Ahmad, Weehawken Township Manager
• Gordon Gemma, Chief Investment Office and General Counsel, Panepinto Properties
• June Jones, Executive Director, Morris Canal Redevelopment Area CDC
• Carol Mori, Executive Director, Garden State Community Development Corporation
• Bill Northgrave Esq., Member, McManimon, Scotland & Baumann
• Honorable Barry Sarkisian (retired Jersey City Superior Court Judge), Of Counsel, Schumann Hanlon Margulies LLC
• Ron Simoncini, Board Member, New Jersey Building Authority
• Sandy Tuli, President, Tuli Realty
• Nicole Vecchione, Director of Research, Laborers Eastern Region Organizing Fund (LEROF)