Op-Ed: A Black Woman’s Journey to Lead Jersey City

Op-Ed: A Black Woman’s Journey to Lead Jersey City

Still, what I’ve learned over more than a decade of public service is that leadership isn’t about pleasing everyone — it’s about producing results that last. As Council President, I’ve navigated Jersey City through growth, challenge, and change. I’ve balanced budgets, passed landmark affordable housing legislation, and worked across departments to keep our city moving forward. I understand how government works because I’ve made it work — bringin…