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317 Mulberry Street — 30-year tax abatement (ordinance 6PSFA)
Sponsor: Councilman Lou Silva; second by Councilman Gonzales.
Outcome: Adopted (roll-call recorded a majority of yes votes). City staff said the project is one of five related developments; combined projects provide 32.5% affordable units across sites.

Frontage Road warehouse — 17-year tax abatement (ordinance 6PSFB)
Sponsor: (recorded in the agenda); council discussion noted 279 jobs at the site and infrastructure investment.
Outcome: Adopted (roll-call yes votes recorded).

Lead–based paint inspection ordinance (local adoption of NJAC Title 5, Chapter 28)
Sponsor: Department presentation and council motion.
Outcome: Adopted (council roll call recorded yes votes). The Department of Health said it maintains 15 \"lead-safe\" units and offers nurse case management and remediation grants.

Other actions and procedural votes
- Several abatement-related agenda items or aspects were deferred by \"council as a whole\" for further documentation and community-benefit review (motions to defer recorded during the meeting).
- Multiple bond ordinances and capital authorization items were advanced on first reading and scheduled for public hearing on June 4 (items including the Resilient Hope Project and a general capital improvements bond ordinance).
- Various resolutions (temporary emergency appropriations, grant acceptances, contracts for services, etc.) were adopted by roll call during the meeting; several professional-service and grant-acceptance resolutions were approved by the council.

This is a summary of recorded roll-call actions and outcomes from the May 21 meeting. Exact vote tallies for each item appear on the official council record and in the transcript; several items were explicitly deferred so staff can provide additional documentation and community-benefit details before final action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Meeting - Newark Municipal Council - 05/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of major council roll-call outcomes recorded May 21, including adoption of two tax abatements, passage of the lead-inspection ordinance, and advancement or deferral of other items.","taxTitle","Newark, Essex County, New Jersey","taxId",2741,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535048,"Council adopts lead-paint inspection rule for rental units to mirror state law",215,6083000,6298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430112-f3a0689a27106d23df58aa0448f1b61b&start=6083&end=6298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430112-f3a0689a27106d23df58aa0448f1b61b/thumbnail_6083000.jpg","/articles/6535048/Newark/Essex-County/New-Jersey/Council-adopts-lead-paint-inspection-rule-for-rental-units-to-mirror-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535048-1d829c48854fe7b43e045352f45a5544/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448598&Signature=bBKsEXJ~hD2PuEMO~xIxpnAlcu32CdDnloFGK0TErtdH3utIvhE~fhRUqOlm~lRti5jrXA2fR-PePi19a7LJoxPxaDns1i16pRcVmmWvmsTvYqjVJm9IE4ruBtTQbgwTezRDFGGL1Q1bN~7KDtH~wzCwpYCyJgMjywObVPdRNOpZrv4HSepFaexKb6cFpGSS1uWn-q3xDIyIf68mCyZg06ifzsO-aOfUPwAe2WK-GSH-WN8qCTsfO60loa4voRRC5egeXXNLgUBZeXzaUeMftzAxHA6sTAvR5UqnOB1gI4BnHyz3DgFIzJWrP2W9nK9494m-4B4yBFC~4vIvIEl2Bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newark Municipal Council voted May 21 to adopt an ordinance codifying the state’s lead-based-paint inspection requirements for rental dwellings, aligning local law with New Jersey Administrative Code Title 5, Chapter 28.

Kellen Allsburg, director of the Newark Department of Health, told the council the local ordinance implements the 2023 state rule that requires proactive inspection and remediation to reduce childhood lead exposure. Allsburg said the Department of Health provides nurse case management, home inspections and remediation support and described 15 \"lead-safe house\" units available across the city for relocation when necessary.

Resident speakers at the public hearing described continuing problems that, they said, showed the city’s current response needed strengthening. Donna Jackson urged the city to be more forceful in relocating families with children and said some tenants awaiting assistance had not received timely relocation. Allsburg responded that the department provides immediate intervention for children with elevated blood lead levels, that grants exist to assist homeowners to remediate hazards, and that, in her view, no child actively managed by the department lacks access to relocation when required.

Why it matters: Lead exposure in housing is a public-health risk for children. The ordinance brings local enforcement into alignment with the state rule, seeks to standardize inspection requirements across rental housing, and commits public-health resources to case management and remediation assistance.

Next steps: The director invited any resident who believes their child has not received needed assistance to contact the Department of Health directly for follow-up.","The council passed an ordinance to codify New Jersey's lead-based-paint inspection rules for rental dwellings; health officials described existing assistance programs and residents urged quicker relocations and stronger enforcement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535052,"Delaney Hall incident and ICE detention prompt heated public comment, administration defends review of facility",3110,681000,3791000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430112-f3a0689a27106d23df58aa0448f1b61b&start=681&end=3791","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430112-f3a0689a27106d23df58aa0448f1b61b/thumbnail_681000.jpg","/articles/6535052/Newark/Essex-County/New-Jersey/Delaney-Hall-incident-and-ICE-detention-prompt-heated-public-comment-administration-defends-review-of-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535052-b3aba4fdbc70299c266b8d5e672aa3b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448598&Signature=Q2Vfrh-Qi3eVkJsEvUl80tCo9BzS7sB~4kBQO6nZg61XX6Q6AIkz5I7CJK6ZWmdR-PdRiDNRKbGP4VuwTc36CM-TkaPaaW2UsiHeaxYRS6iI3jGamgnfdGcMDJ6Ah8tXQM-CLEWztY4QUJf2Ch3ZzOq3ivqwyuHPPdUvYkVgXKJ6uyGWszB1z5UyrgYzZsKVbHazFRTAwcQTjTg0PRAF13FS6ptWKNglsO34ZJ6Z9TETsmy68pzwcM1JF3eIhR4qB97u82r2hbNOdv1PP8M3W51aT49TZNhMS3AKC91HY2ULLQW1lfyLQwftBFTxmrN4gM0jPQzyQf4J~nsTc4x0Qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council meeting included extended public comment about events at Delaney Hall and the federal detention facility in New Jersey, with residents and activists sharply divided over the mayor’s presence at an incident and the treatment of protesters.

Speakers criticized and defended the actions taken at Delaney Hall and the adjacent federal detention facility. Alif Muhammad, Felicia Austin Singleton and others questioned the conduct of elected officials and called for consistent protection of residents and accountability for handling of protests. Several speakers urged city leaders to prioritize housing conditions and other local problems over out-of-jurisdiction demonstrations.

Business Administrator Eric Pennington told the council the mayor has consistently acted to protect constitutional rights and that the administration’s concern is to ensure facilities used for detainees meet legal requirements, including a certificate of occupancy and proper vetting. Pennington said the mayor’s presence reflected an effort to ensure the facility followed applicable law and that the city will pursue code and occupancy requirements where applicable.

Several council members publicly stated support for Congresswoman LaMonica MacGyver’s right to counsel and due process. At least one council member explicitly said they stood with the congresswoman; other speakers said the full context of events at Delaney Hall has not been publicly explained and urged the public and media to consider the full record.

Why it matters: The dispute intersects immigration enforcement, municipal obligations for public safety and residents’ rights to protest. The city’s statements focused on legal compliance for facilities and on treating residents with dignity while distinguishing criminal offenders from other people who may be in detention.

What the city said: Pennington said the mayor and staff will continue to pursue compliance with occupancy and state requirements and that the mayor sent staff to review the facility. He said the city supports due process but will pursue certificates of occupancy and legal review where needed.

Next steps: Officials committed to follow-up on facility certification and to treat resident complaints about local habitability and safety as part of ongoing departmental work. Public speakers said they will continue to press elected officials for action on housing, evictions and safety.","Public remarks split between defending and criticizing actions at Delaney Hall and an ICE facility. City officials said the facility must be vetted and possess a certificate of occupancy; speakers demanded consistency in enforcement and protection of constitutional rights.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535057,"Residents demand action on squalid conditions, harassment and safety at Georgia King Village",1849,2898000,4747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430112-f3a0689a27106d23df58aa0448f1b61b&start=2898&end=4747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430112-f3a0689a27106d23df58aa0448f1b61b/thumbnail_2898000.jpg","/articles/6535057/Newark/Essex-County/New-Jersey/Residents-demand-action-on-squalid-conditions-harassment-and-safety-at-Georgia-King-Village","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535057-f8734bd510266825d165d50f4d3c873d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448598&Signature=LFKTz~di45N~2kwQl3I-v7J1qpkzqidXTPY5tNHFUW3IwDH3YiibsUoPtxQYho1l3g7SKigmODKU3MiakRYRhTpiwbjpKaCNIJmiT7ridXjfTJZfQ~IR2nkuBX8otXS0fWgwg6W0uQhKQiHzLNSvWqLCEixSV7Ag2li82T-X3usos-OuS84byJWNKYsok2aZD8TWIY4SFvJKBPxGiROAU3-IkmmN44WAG05yYJ53BXXHjxobnHlyrAkCWDVBemmck4G5sAYWnaj4lWA3mm5FHRQpy5f8-LhQkHj-5K640IJuem669HeUJLz1j0LXHgL1jY~fsSbGZUEZ4pgLLVF0ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents told the Newark Municipal Council on May 21 that poor conditions at Georgia King Village and other rental properties are endangering residents’ health and safety and that current enforcement and follow-up are insufficient.

Mary Rouse, a Georgia King Village resident, described repeated assaults on her son and ongoing intimidation by people she said are paid by management. She told the council her family feels unsafe and said attempts to secure management accountability have not produced results. G. Cureton (recorded as G. Curritin on the public record) outlined a string of alleged violations at Georgia King Village—failed inspections, inoperable elevators, flooding and human waste in basements—and called for a protest and a rally and for the city to consider receivership of the property.

Other speakers from the complex described mold, basement flooding, recurring toilet-water backups and rodents. Ellie (last name given as Kwamakumi in the public record) said she was moved between townhouses and now faces toilet-water in the basement that takes days to clear; Shikir Redder reported mass unpaid rent balances and alleged illegal evictions and padlocking by management. George Tillman Jr. said seniors were asked to travel to a central meeting rather than holding a community meeting on site, and he urged the council to require cameras and other safety measures as part of any community-benefit agreements tied to developers’ abatements.

Council members and staff acknowledged the complaints during the hearing. Council members who represent affected wards heard multiple residents ask for stronger enforcement, receivership, and immediate repairs or relocation in extreme cases. Several speakers requested direct action by the mayor and city departments, and some urged demonstrations to raise public attention.

Why it matters: Residents described health and safety concerns—including infestations, flooding and violent incidents—and alleged that long-term mismanagement and the city’s contracting practices have left them without timely remedies. Housing conditions and code-enforcement efficacy are central to public health and municipal obligations for habitability.

What the city said: In this meeting the Department of Health and other officials were asked to assist. Residents were told to raise specific cases with code enforcement and the appropriate departments; residents said follow-up has been uneven. Multiple speakers said they had already filed complaints with HUD and other agencies.

Next steps: Residents asked the council and administration to: (1) document outstanding repair timelines; (2) consider receivership for properties with repeated violations; (3) require cameras and security staffing in community-benefit agreements for future abatements; and (4) ensure community meetings occur on site when feasible so seniors and residents can attend without transportation barriers.","Multiple residents urged the council to hold slumlords accountable, seek receivership and provide immediate repairs and protections for seniors and families at Georgia King Village and other buildings.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":114,"_53":115,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":116,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":117,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535061,"Newark council approves Mulberry and Frontage Road abatements amid public outcry over process and benefits","/articles/6535061/Newark/Essex-County/New-Jersey/Newark-council-approves-Mulberry-and-Frontage-Road-abatements-amid-public-outcry-over-process-and-benefits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535061-cbbecce1cdcd417f78c9683714ad2c4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448598&Signature=KnbVvE94hihEFN1IHvpNVKe0SVpXrQMSPP50v~TdvNefEn0kITdykc3TOTOd4Go0D6YXlWgXphR~ShE1tYHHumo2qWjVr15mvYewKPLel82HPgwAAXGDnwEtLcx1OqCktiqPI9jshwalQQNJ1pKU3rRr2Ap4pr1XG76V0MBstYkIBvc9FlZtg9-lFmD72qiJDW9IWmxlDs-DdsdYmD~I~Pa01c3eNaLdTvbpI-Z6IklnCGhiAuWTNGtjnFtWjn-wOY9z6FlPWqxr3BY1vald~7KojdmHhWVJ8BQKy6Vr4GdhyAo4KcQ7onfkmy9qxPNktbiOkqYNQrIL50FF7YSeJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newark Municipal Council on May 21 approved a 30-year tax abatement for 317 Mulberry Street and a 17-year tax abatement for a warehouse at Frontage Road, votes that drew a prolonged public response calling for tighter oversight and clearer community benefits.

The 30-year abatement for 317 Mulberry Street was sponsored by Councilman Lou Silva and seconded by Councilman Gonzales. Allison Ladd, director of Economic and Housing Development, told the council the Mulberry project is one of five related developments and that together the five projects provide 32.5% affordable units across the combined sites. Brandy Daniel, legislative coordinator for economic and housing development, confirmed the individual project at 317 Mulberry does not include on-site affordable units because it falls under earlier zoning rules.

Residents and advocates who spoke during the public hearing said the abatement process lacks transparency and community safeguards. Deborah Salter, identified as a longtime resident and frequent public speaker, asked whether the 30-year abatement applies to the five projects collectively or to each property individually and requested the legal citations that permit the arrangement. Emily Akins described the package on the council dais as looking \"scam-ish\" on paper and pressed for clarity about rents, unit mix and parking. Manera Al Boumani said the tax-abatement committee process lacks broad community participation and accountability and urged a return on investment that benefits residents.

Paul Pereira was identified in testimony by city staff as the local developer who owns the five parcels; the city said developers receiving abatements still pay taxes and that the projects will return ratables and jobs. Councilman Silva noted the Frontage Road site employs hundreds of local residents and said infrastructure work there addressed past flooding and other constraints.

Council members also voted to defer a subset of abatement items later in the meeting; the body recorded motions to defer several agenda items collectively after extended public comment about senior outreach, community-benefit agreements and the tax-abatement committee's functioning.

Why it matters: Tax abatements remove or reduce property tax payments for developers for a set period and are intended to spur investment and job creation. Newark residents told the council they are not seeing consistent protections or measurable benefits tied to abatements, and speakers urged stronger community-benefit agreements, enforcement of developer commitments and regular reporting to the council.

Council action and next steps: The council approved the two ordinances on final passage by recorded roll call (see the separate \"Votes at a glance\" item for full tallies). Several other abatement requests were deferred for further review; city staff told speakers they would provide additional documentation about which projects must meet inclusionary housing requirements and which do not under the zoning rules in force when each project was approved.

Speakers and attributions in this article were taken from the public record during the May 21 meeting. Quotations are attributed only to speakers listed in the meeting record.","The Newark Municipal Council approved a 30-year tax abatement for 317 Mulberry Street and a 17-year abatement for a Frontage Road warehouse while residents and advocates pressed for clearer community benefit agreements and oversight of abatements citywide.","actionData","errors"]

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