May 7, 2021 at 8:27 AM
JERSEY CITY, NJ - For the second time in a month, the City Council met with the Jersey City Board of Education in an attempt to resolve the financial woes of the school district.
With Board of Education President Mussab Ali describing that the district will see $250 million in funding cut over the next three years, and that the currently proposed school budget would collect $86 million in local taxes, Mayor Steven Fulop agreed that fixing the school funding issue is critical.
“I think we all share a common goal recognizing that fixing the school problem here in Jersey City is crucial to the future of our city, and educating the next generation, and making sure we stay a vibrant and attractive city for future generations,” Fulop said.