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Jersey City dodged a major financial bullet after the state swooped in with a $120 million aid package—$105 million in loans and $15 million in grants—allowing the city to slash its proposed property tax hike from 20% to 15%. While the mayor calls the revised rate “a tough pill to swallow,” he’s grateful for the state’s help and insists the city must also tighten its belt. In parallel, Jersey City is cutting back on Via microtransit, slashing hours and introducing a flat $2.55 fare, while also redirecting $10 million in restricted funds to pay off leases—moves aimed at stabilizing the city’s finances without crushing residents.

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