- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/25/24
- 06/25/2024
- 189 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most recent Newark City Council meeting addressed a range of issues affecting residents, but the discussions surrounding the practices and compliance of booting companies emerged as particularly notable. With concerns raised about licensing, fees, and the enforcement of city ordinances, the council grappled with how to ensure accountability and fairness in the booting industry, which has an impact on the daily lives of the city’s motorists.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 204 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Newark City Council meeting, discussions were dominated by the introduction of an ordinance aimed at regulating intermodal container lots, sparking debate among council members regarding the legality and potential impact on businesses and communities. Concerns were raised about the Port Authority’s exemption from the ordinance and the lack of registration compliance by companies under a previous ordinance. The business administrator defended the ordinance, highlighting anticipated revenue in the million-dollar range and the need for safety regulations, while also acknowledging the risks of legal challenges.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/21/24
- 05/21/2024
- 124 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Newark City Council meeting, members approved an ordinance to substantially raise fines for parking violations involving commercial vehicles. The fine for parking prohibited at all times will increase from $100 to $1,000.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to revitalize Newark’s urban landscape, the City Council has approved a 30-year tax abatement for the redevelopment of a vacant hotel into a mixed-use building. The tax abatement, initially sponsored by a council member and seconded by another, will facilitate the conversion of the hotel into a structure that will accommodate both market-rate rental units and affordable housing, offering a range of options to residents in alignment with the area’s median income.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newark City Council recently focused on issues affecting the city’s health and infrastructure, including the urgency of organ donation, the improvement of city lighting, street vendor ordinance enforcement, and the condition of Newark’s streets.