James Solomon Promises to End Corruption if Elected Jersey City Mayor

Jersey City, NJ – Councilman James Solomon has a plan to take on corruption in Jersey City, and he’s making it a cornerstone of his campaign for mayor. Solomon says that shady political deals, favoritism, and big-money influence have been costing residents higher taxes and worse services for years.

“For far too long, the residents of Jersey City have borne the brunt of a ‘corruption tax’ that enriches a select few while everyone else pays the price,” Solomon stated in a press release.

Solomon’s plan includes closing loopholes in the City Ethics Code to ensure that those who break the rules face consequences. He also wants to create a new, independent watchdog office—an inspector general—to investigate and expose corruption. The office would operate separately from City Hall to ensure impartial oversight, making it harder for politicians to hide unethical behavior.

“We need to bring real change to Jersey City and that starts with strident anti-corruption policies that ensure accountability and trust in government,” said Councilman Solomon. “All too often, Jersey City and Jersey as a whole have been let down by corrupt politicians who think the rules don’t apply to them.”

He also wants residents to have easier access to what’s going on in local government. That means posting important public documents online, streaming city meetings, and making sure contracts and budgets are easy to track. Solomon camp says they will be pushing for “automatic publication of important and frequently-requested public records and ensure all city meetings are accessible online with avenues for virtual public commentary.”

Solomon is also taking on campaign fundraising. Right now, he says, politicians are too dependent on large donations from wealthy developers and insiders who expect political favors in return. Solomons proposal includes “implementing New Jersey’s first municipal public matching funds program to amplify small-dollar contributions.” The Solomon team says this initiative “aims to break reliance on big donors who expect political favors in return, creating a more equitable path for candidates from all walks of life.”