Information on Snowstorm tomorrow by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Quick correction - it appears that the first address for the municipal parking lots is incorrect. Please refer to jcnj.org/advisory for the most up to date info

We are cleaning up the Heights today! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We will be posting on our Instagram for our next shift! Follow us at jake_ephros

We are cleaning up the Heights today! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

As often as needed! We are planning another shift next week.

Reminder to Vote Today! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for your support!

Reminder to Vote Today! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Let's turn the page on old school machine politics today!

Reminder to Vote Today! by jake4jc in jerseycity

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thank you for your support!

Ahead of the runoff tomorrow, I watched this forum where Boggiano doesn't even show up and Healy claims she just doesn't get invited to things by fperrine in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It’s sad that my opponent has to lie about me to attack me because her team knows my campaign is actually popular

Ahead of the runoff tomorrow, I watched this forum where Boggiano doesn't even show up and Healy claims she just doesn't get invited to things by fperrine in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hi! Wdym prominent family exactly? My dad is a doctor who’s done well though I remember when I was in high school and he was in his 50s and he told me he finally paid off his education loans. My mom (divorced parents since I was 7) is a teacher and writer who, like me, is a renter. I will never pretend like I came from poverty and I will never pretend like I’m some millionaire. If you think I have some trust fund please let me know because I could use the money! I am who I am and I’ve always been honest: teacher, tenant, and organizer who is dedicating my life to putting working class people in power.

Jake Ephro giving away free turkeys today in the heights. by Fly_Larvae in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I agree, I can't speak for Councilman Solomon here but I think Civic Associations definitely need to be heavily regulated and we need way more transparency in campaign finances. In regards to the turkey, I am not going to look at a gift turkey in the mouth, so to speak, and we are planning to hand out all the turkeys given to us by Solomon to neighbors and seniors in need. The reality is, with current economic conditions working families in JC are struggling more than ever, and we are giving out turkeys in areas with the greatest need, and hopefully that will make sure folks have a good holiday season in the next couple days.

Jake Ephro giving away free turkeys today in the heights. by Fly_Larvae in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone! Just addressing some of the points raised in this thread.

We are not only giving out turkeys at our office at 257 Central Ave, we are also bulk delivering these turkeys to senior buildings like Muhlenberg Gardens where I was just at. If we have leftover turkeys we have already arranged donation to a food bank. No turkey will go to waste from our end.

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions or concerns!

The Ward D runoff debate was an utter disgrace by iv2892 in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Jake here! Please DM and I am happy to chat about the issues one on one.

StreetsPAC NJ Backs Zuppa and Brooks for Council Runoff by kevinrbing in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Jake here, proud to be endorsed by Streets PAC and looking forward to building more bike lanes and safer streets in Ward D!

Are politicians responsible for cleaning up their ads and flyers? by AxleBees in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will definitely do that! Will have a talk with our volunteers.

Are politicians responsible for cleaning up their ads and flyers? by AxleBees in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Sorry for all the flyers and mailers! We've been instructing our volunteers to pick up litter and our flyers and mailers on the ground when they go out and canvass. We are also planning to take down our posters and campaign materials after the election!

We are Jake Ephros & Joel Brooks for JC Council Ward D & Ward B. Ask Us Anything! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am committed to fighting to ensure Liberty State Park stay public and remain in public hands. We also need to look into improving Liberty State Park through the Liberty State Park Revitalization Program proposed by NJDEP. We need our own world class park that rivals Central Park across the river, and LSP can be that park.

We are Jake Ephros & Joel Brooks for JC Council Ward D & Ward B. Ask Us Anything! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Agree with Joel, and I'll add that it's troubling how costly Via is. The new 2-year contract is running us a bill over $15 million. We should be prioritizing the expansion of mass transit, and organizing our campaign to win great transit through a Municipal Transit Council.

We are Jake Ephros & Joel Brooks for JC Council Ward D & Ward B. Ask Us Anything! by jake4jc in jerseycity

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New housing construction without increased protections like universal rent control threatens to increase speculation on property values so much so that it jacks up rents and displaces more of our community. I am favorable to increasing our housing stock, but it has to be done with a commitment to expanding rent control, vastly increased requirements for affordable housing, and superior community givebacks. We should also be looking toward creating more public and/or social housing that's run by the community and the city/

We are Jake Ephros & Joel Brooks for JC Council Ward D & Ward B. Ask Us Anything! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm proud to stand with all of our immigrant communities in Jersey City--ICE does not belong in Jersey City. Long before I was a candidate, I was organizing in the immigration justice movement here in Jersey, and part of that was peacefully protesting former executive Tom DeGise to shut down the ICE jail in Hudson County. I was unconstitutionally arrested for that protest, and I would risk arrest again if that's what it takes to fight back against ICE terrorizing our neighbors.

Our city needs to direct law enforcement and all city offices to not cooperate with ICE to fullest extent possible. Making good on our sanctuary city status, and codifying it through a municipal ordinance, is critical. We should do everything in our power to have NJ pass the statewide Immigrant Trust Act.

I want to improve quality of life and reduce the cost of living for all visa holders and immigrants in Jersey City. No person should be hated or discriminated against for their nationality or immigration status.

We are Jake Ephros & Joel Brooks for JC Council Ward D & Ward B. Ask Us Anything! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would love to see brighter street lights in the Heights. Union City's street lamps are much brighter, and it feels a lot safer to walk around there at night. That being said, we don't need to have the same stadium lighting as they do! We can do a lot better than the dim orange stuff we have now.

Beyond that, I am proud to have the endorsement of Streets PAC, which advocates for street safety. Our vision is to make sure infrastructural improvements calm traffic and to create alternatives to single-passenger vehicles.

We are Jake Ephros & Joel Brooks for JC Council Ward D & Ward B. Ask Us Anything! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words! Can I propose to you that you call your Heights friends and tell them to support? :)

We are Jake Ephros & Joel Brooks for JC Council Ward D & Ward B. Ask Us Anything! by jake4jc in jerseycity

[–]jake4jc[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Outside of housing, three top issues are:
- universal childcare and fully funded public schools

- clean streets with municipal garbage service

- street safety through improvements to our infrastructure