James Solomon

Mayor of Jersey City, Dad to Camila, Corinne, & Noelle. Cancer survivor. For the people — not the powerful.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

Thank you, Jersey City. Tonight our people-powered movement made it clear: JERSEY CITY IS NOT FOR SALE. We took on the machine and won because families are demanding what they deserve — a city they can afford to live in. Our mandate is simple: make Jersey City affordable, fight corruption, and build a city that works for everyone. An affordable Jersey City starts now — and I’ll never stop fighting for it.

📸@AP

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

On this day in 1865, enslaved people in Texas finally heard what had been law for 2 years: they were free.

Today we celebrate the resilience, culture, and contributions of Black Americans—and we recommit ourselves to the work that remains. Happy Freedom Day, Jersey City.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

This week, we held community meetings in Ward F and D where I heard directly from residents about our vision for building affordable housing in Jersey City. I'm committed to always putting the community at the center of my decision-making.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

Today we released our Interim Budget Report, which previews the budget I will be introducing on July 15. It also gives a forensic look at the $255 million budget gap we inherited, including $109 million in unpaid bills.

You can read the full report at https://t.co/k7Eld8Fjhp

[NJ Coalition for Affordable Hospitals @C4AH_NJ]

Thank you to those who joined us last week in Jersey City for our first Healthcare Accountability Town Hall! New Jersey deserves an accountable, transparent, and affordable healthcare system.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

Today we’re launching the Senior Freeze Campaign, a citywide public outreach effort to ensure every eligible senior signs up for the state's property tax reimbursement program. We'll be knocking doors, staffing our call center, and helping seniors sign up: https://t.co/bAQpNtagYB

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

Statement on tonight's attack on Wilkinson Avenue.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

Today we announced the expansion of the JCPD ARRIVE Together program to 4 days a week. This program pairs specially trained police officers with mental health screeners to respond to individuals in mental health crises. It's a safer, more compassionate way to get people support.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

Vibes were high as Jersey City kicked off the World Cup with a massive block party, giant screens playing the game, and lots of dancing to the Village People!

Catch all Jersey City's World Cup events this summer by going to https://t.co/KasXM8WQNA

[David Brand @DavidFBrand]

Two bangers scored by a man playing for the USMNT because we have birthright citizenship

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

.@CitizensBank made a choice to finance the caging of human beings for profit.

@JerseyCity is making a choice too: we won't be complicit and we’ve already begun the process of pulling city funds.

I appreciate the advocacy of Councilmembers Brooks and @jake_ephros on this issue.

[Ben Dziobek @BenDziobek]

This is exactly why we endorsed @SolomonforJC @JoelBrooks4JC @jake_ephros

[NJ Coalition for Affordable Hospitals @C4AH_NJ]

Thank you to @katiebrennan_32 @SenatorMcKnight @SolomonforJC @32BJNewJersey @NJCitizenAction and @NYHTC for joining us on Monday!

New Jersey needs Healthcare Accountability now!

https://t.co/dbSIRfbsK0

[Eric Koch @EricDKoch]

James ran saying he'd help get units for under $1,000 in Jersey City and now he's delivering 👇👇👇

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

$774 a month for a studio.
$829 for a one-bedroom.
$995 for a two-bedroom.
$1,149 for a three-bedroom home.

This is what's possible when you use PILOTs to build for working people.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

That's a wrap on Senior Festival 2026 and thanking them for making our community so great. Jersey City's seniors sure know how to party!

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

RT @Ana_Maria_Hill: Close to 2,000 of our @32BJNewJersey members either live/work in #JerseyCity & they are struggling to live and thrive i…

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

Jersey City has applied for THREE TIMES as much grant funding in just the first quarter of 2026 than the City did for ALL of 2025.

Why does that matter? Every dollar we receive in grant funding is a dollar we save of YOUR taxpayer money. It's just one of the ways we're working

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

(3/3) I was honored to offer my condolences to his family and help celebrate the life of a leader who touched so many lives. May he rest in peace.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

(1/3) This weekend, we paid our respects to Pastor Thyson Halley. Thyson leaves behind an incredible legacy advocating for the Deaf community to be treated with dignity and understanding.

[James Solomon @SolomonforJC]

(2/3) Just a few months ago, Thyson sent me a full plan for how Jersey City can better support our Deaf residents. To honor his legacy, it is a plan we will turn into reality.