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Fulop: Jersey City is the Definition of Success

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Jersey City, NJ — In his final State of the City address, Mayor Steven Fulop reflected on Jersey City’s transformation over his 12-year tenure, pointing to a cultural shift that has redefined the city’s image.

“Some of you grew up here and you can remember when people would choose to leave the city as a sign of their success. They made it when they left,” Fulop said. “Who would’ve imagined a day like today, where people clamor and aspire to call Jersey City home as a definition of their success?”

Fulop highlighted how housing development has played a central role in the city’s resurgence, with Jersey City emerging as a leader in New Jersey’s response to the affordability crisis.

“We’ve built 275% more housing per capita than New York City over the last year,” Fulop stated. “Development is thriving in Jersey City while other cities in the region have slowed.”

The mayor acknowledged the challenges faced during his administration, including natural disasters, a global pandemic, and state funding cuts, which tested the city’s resilience.

“We faced these obstacles head-on, and we grew stronger as a city together,” he remarked.

Reflecting on his legacy, Fulop expressed pride in the collective accomplishments that have shaped Jersey City’s evolution.

“Jersey City has been three miles from New York City for 250 years, but only in the last 12 years has it become a model of urban success.”