- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/8/24
- 10/08/2024
- 142 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newark City Council’s recent meeting was marked by significant public discontent over issues of affordable housing and the development plans of University Hospital. Residents voiced concerns regarding the lack of transparency and community engagement in urban development projects, alongside frustrations about the healthcare services provided by the city’s primary trauma center.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/1/24
- 10/01/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newark City Council meeting focused on key agenda items, including the authorization of a community benefits agreement for a redevelopment project under the state’s Aspire program, funding for police surveillance cameras, and various resident concerns regarding housing and public safety.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 9/27/24
- 09/27/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newark City Council approved the largest budget in the city’s history during their meeting on September 27, 2024, amounting to $968,151,492.94. This budget includes significant allocations for the library and police facilities, with council members addressing financial challenges and public concerns over transparency and mismanagement.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 9/17/24
- 09/17/2024
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newark City Council meeting on September 17, 2024, saw significant public dissent over the council’s handling of tax abatements, housing policies, and other pressing community issues. Residents voiced strong opposition to a 20-year tax abatement for a self-storage facility, criticized the financial management of the city, and questioned the council’s transparency in decision-making processes.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 9/4/24
- 09/04/2024
- 159 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newark City Council meeting on September 4, 2024, saw discussions on various issues, including cannabis regulations, property redevelopment, and parking enforcement. The most debate centered on a proposed ordinance to expand cannabis business licenses within the city.