Hudson CountyJersey CityPoliticsJersey City budget is amended and a tax hike is on the way By hudsontv - July 11, 2013 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Jersey City budget is amended and a tax hike is on the way. Jersey City residents can expect a tax hike as the new City Council reluctantly passes a budget, which is still pending adoption after a public hearing coming up on Wednesday July 17th.