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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.
https://betterblocksnj.org/
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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/
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/
Candidate Surveys for Jersey City Mayoral and City Council Elections
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the candidates running for mayor and city council. We…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/17/candidate-surveys-for-jersey-city-mayoral-and-city-council-elections/
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the candidates running for mayor and city council. We…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/17/candidate-surveys-for-jersey-city-mayoral-and-city-council-elections/
September 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Candidate Surveys for Jersey City Mayoral and City Council Elections
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the candidates running for mayor and city council. We…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/17/candidate-surveys-for-jersey-city-mayoral-and-city-council-elections/
Better Blocks New Jersey sent this candidate questionnaire to all the candidates running for mayor and city council. We…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/17/candidate-surveys-for-jersey-city-mayoral-and-city-council-elections/
Bus Lanes benefit everyone.
Sign the petition to support bus lanes in Jersey City.
Sign the petition to support bus lanes in Jersey City.
September 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Bus Lanes benefit everyone.
Sign the petition to support bus lanes in Jersey City.
Sign the petition to support bus lanes in Jersey City.
The Jersey City Department of Infrastructure presented a plan for dedicated bus lanes designed to speed up transit and make streets safer for tens of thousands of residents.
Many misconceptions around the plan swirled in the wake of a community meeting.
We clear those up.
Many misconceptions around the plan swirled in the wake of a community meeting.
We clear those up.
September 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Jersey City Department of Infrastructure presented a plan for dedicated bus lanes designed to speed up transit and make streets safer for tens of thousands of residents.
Many misconceptions around the plan swirled in the wake of a community meeting.
We clear those up.
Many misconceptions around the plan swirled in the wake of a community meeting.
We clear those up.
Infrastructure Investment: One-ways, Bus Lanes, and Safe Streets
This past August, Jersey City’s infrastructure and transportation teams presented a plan that would reimagine Bergen/MLK and…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/05/infrastructure-investment-one-ways-bus-lanes-and-safe-streets/
This past August, Jersey City’s infrastructure and transportation teams presented a plan that would reimagine Bergen/MLK and…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/05/infrastructure-investment-one-ways-bus-lanes-and-safe-streets/
September 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Infrastructure Investment: One-ways, Bus Lanes, and Safe Streets
This past August, Jersey City’s infrastructure and transportation teams presented a plan that would reimagine Bergen/MLK and…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/05/infrastructure-investment-one-ways-bus-lanes-and-safe-streets/
This past August, Jersey City’s infrastructure and transportation teams presented a plan that would reimagine Bergen/MLK and…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/09/05/infrastructure-investment-one-ways-bus-lanes-and-safe-streets/
ICYMI: Community meetings are often unrepresentative of community opinion at large, favoring those with the time, ability, and personal motivation to attend.
Governing solely based on such feedback results in decisions that make housing more expensive and our streets less safe.
Governing solely based on such feedback results in decisions that make housing more expensive and our streets less safe.
August 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
ICYMI: Community meetings are often unrepresentative of community opinion at large, favoring those with the time, ability, and personal motivation to attend.
Governing solely based on such feedback results in decisions that make housing more expensive and our streets less safe.
Governing solely based on such feedback results in decisions that make housing more expensive and our streets less safe.
Community meetings have gotten a lot of attention in Jersey City after a presentation on proposed bus lanes turned rowdy.
There is a long history of meetings being used to stop plans for everything from affordable housing to the restoration of habitats in Liberty State Park.
There is a long history of meetings being used to stop plans for everything from affordable housing to the restoration of habitats in Liberty State Park.
August 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Community meetings have gotten a lot of attention in Jersey City after a presentation on proposed bus lanes turned rowdy.
There is a long history of meetings being used to stop plans for everything from affordable housing to the restoration of habitats in Liberty State Park.
There is a long history of meetings being used to stop plans for everything from affordable housing to the restoration of habitats in Liberty State Park.
What Does a Community Meeting Cost the Community?
The public community meeting is core to American civic life as a manifestation of our First Amendment rights to speech, assembly, and petition for a redress of…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/08/26/what-does-a-community-meeting-cost-the-community/
The public community meeting is core to American civic life as a manifestation of our First Amendment rights to speech, assembly, and petition for a redress of…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/08/26/what-does-a-community-meeting-cost-the-community/
August 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
What Does a Community Meeting Cost the Community?
The public community meeting is core to American civic life as a manifestation of our First Amendment rights to speech, assembly, and petition for a redress of…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/08/26/what-does-a-community-meeting-cost-the-community/
The public community meeting is core to American civic life as a manifestation of our First Amendment rights to speech, assembly, and petition for a redress of…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/08/26/what-does-a-community-meeting-cost-the-community/
Let Councilman Gilmore and all our council members know that #ENOUGHisENOUGH.
We demand action on street safety and fully support the administration's plan to create more one-way streets and invest in road infrastructure improvements.
We demand action on street safety and fully support the administration's plan to create more one-way streets and invest in road infrastructure improvements.
July 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Let Councilman Gilmore and all our council members know that #ENOUGHisENOUGH.
We demand action on street safety and fully support the administration's plan to create more one-way streets and invest in road infrastructure improvements.
We demand action on street safety and fully support the administration's plan to create more one-way streets and invest in road infrastructure improvements.
There are over 3,000 people on the affordable housing waitlist.
Building 150 income-restricted apartments downtown at 150 Bay Street will go a long way to getting someone an affordable home.
We are organizing a meet up to let Councilman Solomon know Jersey City supports this project.
Building 150 income-restricted apartments downtown at 150 Bay Street will go a long way to getting someone an affordable home.
We are organizing a meet up to let Councilman Solomon know Jersey City supports this project.
June 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
There are over 3,000 people on the affordable housing waitlist.
Building 150 income-restricted apartments downtown at 150 Bay Street will go a long way to getting someone an affordable home.
We are organizing a meet up to let Councilman Solomon know Jersey City supports this project.
Building 150 income-restricted apartments downtown at 150 Bay Street will go a long way to getting someone an affordable home.
We are organizing a meet up to let Councilman Solomon know Jersey City supports this project.
JCH Parents, TRW, Bike JC, Safe Streets JC, Better Blocks NJ demand 1) slower speeds; 2) hardened infrastructure; 3) increased enforcement; 4) funding for the Department of Infrastructure; and 5) a city-wide commitment to Vision Zero following the collision that killed Eli Bender.
#EnoughIsEnough
#EnoughIsEnough
June 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
JCH Parents, TRW, Bike JC, Safe Streets JC, Better Blocks NJ demand 1) slower speeds; 2) hardened infrastructure; 3) increased enforcement; 4) funding for the Department of Infrastructure; and 5) a city-wide commitment to Vision Zero following the collision that killed Eli Bender.
#EnoughIsEnough
#EnoughIsEnough
Better Blocks contributor Henry Zhu reviews the state of Jersey City's progress implementing #VisionZero and recommendations for next steps elected leaders need to take now to make our streets safer.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Better Blocks contributor Henry Zhu reviews the state of Jersey City's progress implementing #VisionZero and recommendations for next steps elected leaders need to take now to make our streets safer.
betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/19/a...
betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/19/a...
Better Blocks issues its voters guide for LD-32. Learn who we think voters should vote for on June 10, and why.
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/08/endorsements-support-and-opposition-in-ld-32/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/08/endorsements-support-and-opposition-in-ld-32/
June 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Better Blocks issues its voters guide for LD-32. Learn who we think voters should vote for on June 10, and why.
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/08/endorsements-support-and-opposition-in-ld-32/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/08/endorsements-support-and-opposition-in-ld-32/
Better Blocks NJ is proud to endorse Barbara McCann Stamato in the June 10 primary in LD-31. Read why.
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/07/better-blocks-nj-endorses-barbara-mccann-stamato-for-ld-31/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/07/better-blocks-nj-endorses-barbara-mccann-stamato-for-ld-31/
June 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Better Blocks NJ is proud to endorse Barbara McCann Stamato in the June 10 primary in LD-31. Read why.
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/07/better-blocks-nj-endorses-barbara-mccann-stamato-for-ld-31/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/07/better-blocks-nj-endorses-barbara-mccann-stamato-for-ld-31/
HCDO-backed LD-32 candidate Jennie Pu responds to the Better Blocks questionnaire on housing, transit, Turnpike, and more!
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/crystal-fonseca-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/crystal-fonseca-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/
June 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
HCDO-backed LD-32 candidate Jennie Pu responds to the Better Blocks questionnaire on housing, transit, Turnpike, and more!
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/crystal-fonseca-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/crystal-fonseca-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/
HCDO-backed LD-32 candidate Jennie Pu responds to the Better Blocks questionnaire on housing, transit, Turnpike, and more!
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/jennie-pu-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/jennie-pu-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/
June 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
HCDO-backed LD-32 candidate Jennie Pu responds to the Better Blocks questionnaire on housing, transit, Turnpike, and more!
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/jennie-pu-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/06/06/jennie-pu-completes-the-candidate-questionnaire/