Gov. Sherrill vetoes two bills intended to help Jersey City close budget gap

Gov. Mikie Sherrill vetoed two bills meant to bail Jersey City out of a budget deficit, blasting former city officials as "irresponsible."

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill vetoed two bills Monday that would have taxed car rentals in Jersey City and allowed officials there to divert tax dollars intended for open space and historic preservation to other purposes.

The vetoes were Sherrill’s first since she took office in January, and one includes some harsh language about the policymaking of former Mayor Steve Fulop, who ran against Sherrill for governor in last year’s Democratic primary.

“The …

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