Better Blocks NJ
@betterblocksnj.bsky.social
Better Blocks NJ advocates for better urban land use so New Jerseyans can build more housing, businesses, parks, and transit to sustain our vibrant communities.
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Finally had a chance to reach this! It's full of transformative ideas that will drastically improve public transit in NJ. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social ends up building the $11B highway expansion, and there's no money for NJ Transit during her tenure, we won't forget that it was always a choice.
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Finally had a chance to reach this! It's full of transformative ideas that will drastically improve public transit in NJ. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social ends up building the $11B highway expansion, and there's no money for NJ Transit during her tenure, we won't forget that it was always a choice.
We are frankly concerned about what the future of housing will look like in Jersey City.
Solomon opposed zoning to allow for more affordable housing on sites like 150-156 Bay Street (1,000 apartments-15% affordable/10% workforce) while championing a universal 20% IZO a la Boston and SF.
Solomon opposed zoning to allow for more affordable housing on sites like 150-156 Bay Street (1,000 apartments-15% affordable/10% workforce) while championing a universal 20% IZO a la Boston and SF.
I would be pretty nervous about whether the JC candidates have good plans for housing but it is really a question for @betterblocksnj.bsky.social. As for the Dem trifecta, I do not have a lot of confidence in them to do much good work on transit.
November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We are frankly concerned about what the future of housing will look like in Jersey City.
Solomon opposed zoning to allow for more affordable housing on sites like 150-156 Bay Street (1,000 apartments-15% affordable/10% workforce) while championing a universal 20% IZO a la Boston and SF.
Solomon opposed zoning to allow for more affordable housing on sites like 150-156 Bay Street (1,000 apartments-15% affordable/10% workforce) while championing a universal 20% IZO a la Boston and SF.
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Giant victory for @eleanalittle.bsky.social and for Ward E. Delighted to see her to win outright. Eleana is an amazing combination of caring, policy smarts, humility, and hard work. Safer streets, pro-housing policies, and a long track record fighting for democratic reform.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Giant victory for @eleanalittle.bsky.social and for Ward E. Delighted to see her to win outright. Eleana is an amazing combination of caring, policy smarts, humility, and hard work. Safer streets, pro-housing policies, and a long track record fighting for democratic reform.
November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The move from 10% to 15% IZO in Hoboken has many the same flaws as Solomon’s plan to institute a 20% IZO in Jersey City.
We hope Jabbour moderates her position if (as we hope) she makes the run off.
Ramos, meanwhile, is making all the wrong moves on streets.
We hope Jabbour moderates her position if (as we hope) she makes the run off.
Ramos, meanwhile, is making all the wrong moves on streets.
I feel they were too harsh on Jabbour here.
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The move from 10% to 15% IZO in Hoboken has many the same flaws as Solomon’s plan to institute a 20% IZO in Jersey City.
We hope Jabbour moderates her position if (as we hope) she makes the run off.
Ramos, meanwhile, is making all the wrong moves on streets.
We hope Jabbour moderates her position if (as we hope) she makes the run off.
Ramos, meanwhile, is making all the wrong moves on streets.
Read our Voter Guide to the Hoboken Mayoral election.
Our choice for a December runoff would be Ruben Ramos who has the best housing policy in the race and Emily Jabbour who is strongest on Vision Zero, transit alternatives, and street redesigns.
Our choice for a December runoff would be Ruben Ramos who has the best housing policy in the race and Emily Jabbour who is strongest on Vision Zero, transit alternatives, and street redesigns.
The Hoboken Mayoral Candidates Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no…
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no…
The Hoboken Mayoral Candidates Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote on November 4, then a run-off election will be held in December.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Read our Voter Guide to the Hoboken Mayoral election.
Our choice for a December runoff would be Ruben Ramos who has the best housing policy in the race and Emily Jabbour who is strongest on Vision Zero, transit alternatives, and street redesigns.
Our choice for a December runoff would be Ruben Ramos who has the best housing policy in the race and Emily Jabbour who is strongest on Vision Zero, transit alternatives, and street redesigns.
The Hoboken Mayoral Candidates Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no…
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no…
The Hoboken Mayoral Candidates Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote on November 4, then a run-off election will be held in December.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Hoboken Mayoral Candidates Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no…
November 4, 2025 is election day. Hoboken voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, at-large city council candidates, and members of the board of education. This voter guide focuses only on the candidates running for mayor. If no…
We did the math on Solomon’s affordable housing plan so you don’t have to.
Unfortunately, it provides very little affordability or housing for homeowners and renters alike and could raise property 22% by forcing the city to subsidize all new development.
Unfortunately, it provides very little affordability or housing for homeowners and renters alike and could raise property 22% by forcing the city to subsidize all new development.
October 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
We did the math on Solomon’s affordable housing plan so you don’t have to.
Unfortunately, it provides very little affordability or housing for homeowners and renters alike and could raise property 22% by forcing the city to subsidize all new development.
Unfortunately, it provides very little affordability or housing for homeowners and renters alike and could raise property 22% by forcing the city to subsidize all new development.
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It's too bad there are a few great choices in E, I wish some of them were running at large. I support Eleana Little, Denise Ridley, Patrick Ambrossi, and Tom Zuppa. I strongly urge a vote against Catherine Healy, Brandi Warren, Frank Gilmore, Veronica Akaezuwa, Michael Griffin, and Rolando Lavarro.
The Jersey City Council Candidate Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
The Jersey City Council Candidate Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city council race and evaluates candidates on their support for housing, transit, safe streets, and public parks and plazas.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's too bad there are a few great choices in E, I wish some of them were running at large. I support Eleana Little, Denise Ridley, Patrick Ambrossi, and Tom Zuppa. I strongly urge a vote against Catherine Healy, Brandi Warren, Frank Gilmore, Veronica Akaezuwa, Michael Griffin, and Rolando Lavarro.
We endorse the following candidates for city council:
Ward A: Denise Ridley (Solomon)
Ward B: No endorsement
Ward C: Tom Zuppa (O'Dea)
Ward D: Patrick Ambrossi (Ali)
Ward E: Eleana Little (Solomon)
Ward F: No endorsement
At-large: Kristen Zadroga-Hart (O'Dea) and Daniel Rivera (O'Dea)
Ward A: Denise Ridley (Solomon)
Ward B: No endorsement
Ward C: Tom Zuppa (O'Dea)
Ward D: Patrick Ambrossi (Ali)
Ward E: Eleana Little (Solomon)
Ward F: No endorsement
At-large: Kristen Zadroga-Hart (O'Dea) and Daniel Rivera (O'Dea)
The Jersey City Council Candidate Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
The Jersey City Council Candidate Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city council race and evaluates candidates on their support for housing, transit, safe streets, and public parks and plazas.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We endorse the following candidates for city council:
Ward A: Denise Ridley (Solomon)
Ward B: No endorsement
Ward C: Tom Zuppa (O'Dea)
Ward D: Patrick Ambrossi (Ali)
Ward E: Eleana Little (Solomon)
Ward F: No endorsement
At-large: Kristen Zadroga-Hart (O'Dea) and Daniel Rivera (O'Dea)
Ward A: Denise Ridley (Solomon)
Ward B: No endorsement
Ward C: Tom Zuppa (O'Dea)
Ward D: Patrick Ambrossi (Ali)
Ward E: Eleana Little (Solomon)
Ward F: No endorsement
At-large: Kristen Zadroga-Hart (O'Dea) and Daniel Rivera (O'Dea)
The Jersey City Council Candidate Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
The Jersey City Council Candidate Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city council race and evaluates candidates on their support for housing, transit, safe streets, and public parks and plazas.
betterblocksnj.org
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Jersey City Council Candidate Voter Guide
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
November 4, 2025 is election day. Jersey City voters will go to the polls to elect a new governor, mayor, city council, and members for the Board of Education. The Better Blocks voter guide is split into two posts. This second post focuses on the city…
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There was also a pretty bad screwup by Little where she falsely claimed that the Fulop admin was responsible for market rate PILOTs. That was Healy, and literally the issue that got Fulop elected mayor. I suspect this was intentional, Solomon has not been honest about it.
October 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
There was also a pretty bad screwup by Little where she falsely claimed that the Fulop admin was responsible for market rate PILOTs. That was Healy, and literally the issue that got Fulop elected mayor. I suspect this was intentional, Solomon has not been honest about it.
Better Blocks NJ endorses Bill O'Dea for mayor of Jersey City.
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/16/the-jersey-city-mayoral-voter-guide/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/16/the-jersey-city-mayoral-voter-guide/
October 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Better Blocks NJ endorses Bill O'Dea for mayor of Jersey City.
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/16/the-jersey-city-mayoral-voter-guide/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/16/the-jersey-city-mayoral-voter-guide/
While we work on our voter guide and potential endorsements, we want to hear what voters thought of the candidates' answers to the Better Blocks questionnaire.
Let us know who your choice for mayor and council would be in this quick survey.
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Let us know who your choice for mayor and council would be in this quick survey.
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Who's the Best Candidate on the Block?
We want to hear from voters who rely on Better Blocks to learn about policy and inform their decisions on election day in Jersey City.
Based on the candidate responses given to the Better Blocks can...
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October 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
While we work on our voter guide and potential endorsements, we want to hear what voters thought of the candidates' answers to the Better Blocks questionnaire.
Let us know who your choice for mayor and council would be in this quick survey.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Let us know who your choice for mayor and council would be in this quick survey.
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ICYMI: Twenty-two candidates running for office in Jersey City completed our questionnaire on housing, transit, street safety, and public parks.
Compare where six mayoral candidates and 16 council candidates stand on the issues before we issue our voter guide next week.
Compare where six mayoral candidates and 16 council candidates stand on the issues before we issue our voter guide next week.
October 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
ICYMI: Twenty-two candidates running for office in Jersey City completed our questionnaire on housing, transit, street safety, and public parks.
Compare where six mayoral candidates and 16 council candidates stand on the issues before we issue our voter guide next week.
Compare where six mayoral candidates and 16 council candidates stand on the issues before we issue our voter guide next week.
The Jersey City Council Candidates Answer the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Sixteen candidates submitted their own unique responses to the Better Blocks candidate questionnaire before…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/09/the-jersey-city-council-candidates-answer-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Sixteen candidates submitted their own unique responses to the Better Blocks candidate questionnaire before…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/09/the-jersey-city-council-candidates-answer-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
October 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Jersey City Council Candidates Answer the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Sixteen candidates submitted their own unique responses to the Better Blocks candidate questionnaire before…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/09/the-jersey-city-council-candidates-answer-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Sixteen candidates submitted their own unique responses to the Better Blocks candidate questionnaire before…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/09/the-jersey-city-council-candidates-answer-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Joyce Watterman Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Joyce Watterman, is the current Council President of the Jersey City Council, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/joyce-watterman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Joyce Watterman, is the current Council President of the Jersey City Council, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/joyce-watterman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
October 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Joyce Watterman Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Joyce Watterman, is the current Council President of the Jersey City Council, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/joyce-watterman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Joyce Watterman, is the current Council President of the Jersey City Council, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/joyce-watterman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
James Solomon Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
James Solomon, a Jersey City Councilman, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-solomon-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
James Solomon, a Jersey City Councilman, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-solomon-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
October 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
James Solomon Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
James Solomon, a Jersey City Councilman, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-solomon-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
James Solomon, a Jersey City Councilman, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-solomon-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Bill O’Dea Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Bill O'Dea, a current Hudson County Commissioner, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/bill-odea-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Bill O'Dea, a current Hudson County Commissioner, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/bill-odea-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
October 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Bill O’Dea Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Bill O'Dea, a current Hudson County Commissioner, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/bill-odea-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Bill O'Dea, a current Hudson County Commissioner, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank, will be…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/bill-odea-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
James McGreevey Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
James McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank,…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-mcgreevey-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
James McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank,…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-mcgreevey-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
James McGreevey Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
James McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank,…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-mcgreevey-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
James McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left blank,…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/james-mcgreevey-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Christina Freeman Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Christina Freeman, a Jersey City police officer, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/christina-freeman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Christina Freeman, a Jersey City police officer, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/christina-freeman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Christina Freeman Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Christina Freeman, a Jersey City police officer, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/christina-freeman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Christina Freeman, a Jersey City police officer, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions left…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/christina-freeman-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Mussab Ali Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Mussab Ali, a former president of the Jersey City Board of Education, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/mussab-ali-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Mussab Ali, a former president of the Jersey City Board of Education, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/mussab-ali-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
October 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Mussab Ali Answers the Better Blocks Questionnaire
Mussab Ali, a former president of the Jersey City Board of Education, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/mussab-ali-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Mussab Ali, a former president of the Jersey City Board of Education, is running for mayor of Jersey City. Candidate responses are in bold. Any questions…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/10/02/mussab-ali-answers-the-better-blocks-questionnaire/
Candidate Surveys for Hoboken Mayoral and Council Elections
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the campaigns running candidates for mayor and city council in Hoboken.…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/30/candidate-surveys-for-hoboken-mayoral-and-council-elections/
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the campaigns running candidates for mayor and city council in Hoboken.…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/30/candidate-surveys-for-hoboken-mayoral-and-council-elections/
September 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Candidate Surveys for Hoboken Mayoral and Council Elections
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the campaigns running candidates for mayor and city council in Hoboken.…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/30/candidate-surveys-for-hoboken-mayoral-and-council-elections/
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the campaigns running candidates for mayor and city council in Hoboken.…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/30/candidate-surveys-for-hoboken-mayoral-and-council-elections/