- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/9/24
- 01/09/2024
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Newark City Council meeting, members engaged in a discussion on a legislative proposal to lower the voting age to 16 for school board elections, sparking a broader conversation on youth and undocumented resident participation in local democracy. The meeting also tackled a variety of development issues, including affordable housing initiatives and the maintenance of city infrastructure.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/19/23
- 150 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The December 19th, 2023 Newark City Council meeting was marked by several discussions, including proposed tax abatements, commission appointments, and an ordinance to lower the voting age for school board elections to 16.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/12/23
- 88 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent special meeting, the Newark Municipal Council discussed the success and challenges of the Newark Go Bike and Scooter Share Program, contemplated the program’s transition from pilot to permanent status, and explored an ordinance amending the Department of Economic and Housing Development’s housing assistance program. The council also reviewed various resolutions and contracts, with particular attention to those involving redevelopment and tax appeal settlements.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/5/23
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Newark City Council, matters concerning the nomination of a new Rent Control Board member, amendments to tax exemptions, and concerns about city infrastructure took center stage. The council also discussed grant agreements for the Newark Ironbound roundabout project and funding for programs related to the Covid-19 vaccination and lead hazard reduction.
