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Mixed reactions to $973M budget for Jersey City’s schools
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Mayor Steve Fulop says avenues other than increased property taxes should be explored
Reactions have been mixed to the $973 million budget recently approved by Jersey City's school board. Acting Superintendent Norma Fernandez says the money will help fix a number of issues, including major repairs to school facilities. The budget, up $159 million from last year, comes as the city is expected to lose more than $68 million in K-12 state aid.
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Mixed reactions to $973M budget for Jersey City’s schools
Clip: 3/29/2022 | 3m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
Reactions have been mixed to the $973 million budget recently approved by Jersey City's school board. Acting Superintendent Norma Fernandez says the money will help fix a number of issues, including major repairs to school facilities. The budget, up $159 million from last year, comes as the city is expected to lose more than $68 million in K-12 state aid.
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