The Plan:

• Community input at the earliest stages of development
• Citizen oversight board for tax abatements
• Zoning and tax incentives for commercial and light industrial development
• Mandatory first floor retail in certain buildings
• Explore commercial rent control and fines for vacant land and storefronts
• For the first time, a city-wide inventory of all open jobs in Jersey City
• More vocational-technical training and apprenticeships
• Tailor-made job training that trains citizens in useful skills for available jobs
• Implement the Croson Study to ensure that minority owned businesses are fully participating in the commerce of our city

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Meet and Support Team Matsikoudis this week!

We are having two fundraisers this week AND celebrating our latest Campaign office opening!  All are great opportunities to meet the candidates and let your voice be heard!  If you can’t make an event this week, please consider making a contribution!

THURSDAY, September 14 – 6:30 pm – Team Matsikoudis Fundraiser.

Meet and discuss issues with Jersey City Mayoral Candidate Bill Matsikoudis and Team Matsikoudis: City Council Candidates Yolanda Nicole Dortch, Rick Johnson, Carmen Vega, Chris Gadsden, Janet Chevres, Jake Hudnut, Esther Wintner, Esmeralda Trinidad, and Michael Winds.

Lively Discussion and Entertainment by Ace Case!  Case’s sound has been compared to John Hiatt, Dave Alvin, and the Replacements. Described as “alt-rock with a twang” and “Americana with an edge,”

Where:  La Mexicana 405 NJ-440, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Suggested Donation: $100
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FRIDAY, September 15 – 6:30 pm – Latin Night!

Jersey City Council Candidates, Janet Chevres (Ward C), Carmen Vega (Ward D) and Esmeralda Trinidad (Council at Large) Invites you to “Latin Night” in support of our campaign.

Where: Dante Alighieri Society
Tickets: $50.00 (buffet and drinks)
Music: Salsa Band and DJ
RSVP

SUNDAY, September 17 – 1:00 pm – CAMPAIGN OFFICE OPEN HOUSE!!!!

We are so thrilled to welcome you to our newest campaign office location – 958 Summit Ave. Join us for free entertainment, food, and community!