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Mayor Petitions U.S. Court of Appeals To Review FERC's Approval of Spectra Gas Pipeline. Mayor Healy has petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to review FERC's approval of the Spectra pipeline. (This was done on 12/12/12, but, the process is ongoing). Mayor Healy took this step because FERC has continued to ignore the City's concerns: In mid-October, FERC rejected our "Request for Rehearing," which is basically our appeal to FERC to reconsider its own decision approving the pipeline. The City has argued, and will continue to argue, that FERC acts as a biased business partner for the pipeline companies and this biased partnership violates both the US Constitution and other federal laws. The next step: The DC Circuit will set a schedule for the case, which could take several months to litigate.For more information on the City's long- standing Opposition to the Spectra Gas Pipeline, read more. Mayor Healy & Wells Fargo Bank Announce CityLift Grants To Give Homeowners Help Achieving The American Dream! Click to download forms in English & Spanish.	Check Out Summer Employment With The City Of Jersey City! Deadline To Apply Is June 14th. Click On Graphic Follow Us On Facebook!! Become a fan of the City of Jersey City Official Government Facebook page. Already a fan? Then, by all means, recommend us to your friends and neighbors and they’ll receive the same postings on City government news and cultural events that you do.We all know what a great place Jersey City is to live and work in. Helping us to strengthen our online community can only make us better! Check Out Our New Responsible Pet Owners Rewards Program Page!
“It's 365 Days of Green Initiatives All Across Jersey City! Next Up: 2013 Green Month & Green Week Events” On Earth Day, April 22, 2011, Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and City officials announced the City’s“365 Days of Green” campaign which promotes sustainable living for all of Jersey City's residents. “The best way to lead is by example and that's why we launched ‘365 Days of Green,’” said Mayor Healy. “Over the last few years, we’ve initiated programs which encourage residents and businesses in how they can make a differ- ence in supporting green and sustainable practices. The City is actively partnering with businesses and community groups to create opportunities to make it more practical for residents to live and work green.” Read the green ordinances that the Mayor introduced and the Council. Check out online financial literacy site NerdWallet's naming Jersey City as #5 in the top 10 greenest commuting cities in the U.S. and read the resolutions, ordinances and activities, including Green Week 2013, detailing the City’s Green Initiatives here: Upload/Print Green Week Pass 2013 List of Green Week Events Green Buildings Ordinance Green Incentives Ordinance Green Purchasing Ordinance Green Vehicles Ordinance Sustainable Land Use Resolution Environmental Commission Hyatt Hotel Honey Bee Hive Project Waste-Free Jersey City Campaign Engage North Jersey Wants Opinions	Look What's Going On Around Town! Cultural Affairs, Recreation Department and Public Meetings brought to you by the City of Jersey City! Click The Logo & Go! Public Services Notices • Holidays Alternate Side Parking Is Suspended • Booting of Cars To Begin January 2, 2013 • JCIA Guide To Getting Rid Of E-Waste • JCIA Waiver Graffiti Removal/Private Property • Bedbug Infestation Municipal Ordinance • 2013 English/Espanol Dog License Info • Check Out Property Reval FAQ Page Here • *"Understanding Property Revaluations"* • View Journal Square 2060 Master Plan • Parking Permit Application • English/Español Rules: Safe Cycling Etiquette • Bike Rack Sponsorship Form • Tonnele Ave. Nightly Closures For Road Work • Responsible Pet Owner Discount Card Program Sign up today for the New C3 Rapid Mass Alert System! The C3 service is free and regis- tration is easy. Once registered, you’ll receive alerts or emergency notifications. You’ll also be able to invite family and friends on to the system and build your own personal emergency network or register your household as a special needs home. Read more. Register here now. Download flyer.
Want To Know What Ordinance Your Neighbor's Blasting Music Falls Under? Look No Further, My Friend, The Municipal Code Has The Answers! The Jersey City Municipal Code (Code) is a compilation of local laws and legislation adopted by the governing body of the City. Over the long course of Jersey City’s history, the Code has required constant updates, which are currently being done by the Muni- cipal Code Corporation. Extremely user friendly, the Code is organized alphabetically by subject. It outlines the duties and responsibilities of all those who live, work, visit, conduct business and/or provide services in Jersey City. And the noise ordinance, by the way, is #222 on the Hit Parade! The Snow Removal ordin- ance is Section 296-1.1 of the City Code.	Has Your Property Been The Victim Of Graffiti? The JCIA Can Help Homeowners Remove Tags & Repaint! Many homeowners believe that if their private property has been tagged or disfigured by graffiti vandals, it's up to them to remove it. Depending on how hard that is, residents may just want to paint over it themselves. But if it's a persistent or really large example of someone's "self expression," the Jersey City Incinerator Authority will come out and repair the damage for you. Just sign & send in the JCIA waiver and provide the paint, if the building needs to be power washed. Note: Residents should take photos of the tags and send them to their local police district with the date and time the vandals struck. If the culprits are caught, they could be charged with earlier acts of vandalism. Healy Administration Publishes Abandoned Properties List & Puts Delinquent Owners On Notice! The city’s worst abandoned properties are now on the public record! The Administration now publishes vacant buildings in the local newspaper in an effort to place pressure on owners to improve properties which are currently a blight to their neighborhoods. Read about Vacant Buildings Ordinances. Download Complete Vacant Buildings Registration Form. Download 2013 Vacant Buildings List Here.
Read Mayor Healy’s CY2013 Budget Book On February 27, 2013, Mayor Healy presented the City Council with the proposed Calendar Year 2013 Budget & Budget Book, which provides an overview of City Government by department. The best news? For the third year straight, residents will see no rise in the municipal tax rate. The Budget is awaiting adoption by the Muni- cipal Council. Read: CY2013 Budget & Budget Book Mayor Healy Gives State Of The City Address To Standing Room Only Crowd Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy presented the 2013 State Of The City Address at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2013, in Council Chambers, 280 Grove Street. Mayor Healy cited 2012 as having the lowest homicide rate since 1969, the increased numbers of Police Officers on the force, and the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, which hit Jersey City on October 29th. Read State Of The City Address here.	Reval Update - Where Are The Reval Inspectors Now? Identify Your Reval Inspector! All data collectors for Realty Appraisal Company, which is conducting the city- wide property revaluation, carry two forms of identification. One is a Realty Appraisal Company Photo ID and the other is a letter signed by the Tax Assessor. They are all registered with the Jersey City Police Department. No data collector will take any photographs inside the home EVER. Most of the work is done Monday through Saturday, though a few data collectors do work on Sunday. If you have any doubts about the data collector, do not allow them admittance and call 911 immediately. Download photos & ID of reval inspectors here. Follow the Reval's progress by friending the Official Government Facebook Page or by following JC_GOV on Twitter. For a list of FAQs, read more. Any resident who has questions or con- cerns about the inspectors should not hesitate to call the City's Reval Hotline at 201-547-4538. Read more here.