JERSEY CITY, NJ (GovWire) - During the Jersey City Municipal Council budget hearing, the council members discussed the need for improving enforcement in the city. Council President Waterman emphasized the importance of strengthening the enforcement divisions, stating that it brings revenue into the city and helps keep people under control.
"We're just missing so much revenue. But that's the area I'm concerned about is the enforcement," she said.
Director of Public Works, Greg Kierce, agreed with the Council President, mentioning that when the department had sanitation inspectors, they were bringing in roughly $50,000 a month in fines.
The council members agreed that there is a need to address the challenges of enforcement to provide the highest level of service possible to the citizens of Jersey City. The budget hearing provided an opportunity for the council members to discuss these issues and work towards finding solutions.
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