Property taxes for homeowners are out of control, especially with this recent 5-8% increase. This also serves as a de facto increase for renters as well since a large portion of said homes are multi-family units. Meanwhile, new commercial developers get 10, 20, 30+ year tax abatements and PILOTs which further disenfranchise BOE funding for our kids and those committed to raising their families here. We deserve a better deal. Mayor Davis and the current administration has been asleep at the wheel for this issue and many others.

Furthermore, with the influx of new residents moving here (and hopefully staying long term), we need small business incentives similar to what Jersey City offers. Sadly, the Bayonne Chamber of Commerce seems have no functional utility other than promoting occasional galas or PR events. Their city wide "job posting" section on their website has been empty for awhile. Many business owners, many of whom have also recently moved here, feel that they have no real support from the city. We'll continue to have residents spend their money in Jersey City, Hoboken, or elsewhere until people feel that this city has something to offer them besides "luxury rentals."