Jersey City Mayoral Race Focuses on Housing, Safety, and Political Divides
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In Jersey City’s runoff election, incumbent James McGreevey, representing traditional Democratic interests focused on local issues like taxes and public safety, faces challenger Solomon, who criticizes the old machine politics for failing to address rising property taxes and housing costs, highlighting a political divide between establishment and progressive candidates.
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