Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Serving all of Hudson County since March 2011Salama Abstains 4 Times as Bayonne Council Advances $3M Severance Measure and Road Bonds
The Bayonne City Council met on September 16, 2026 at the Dorothy Harrington Council Chambers. Council members present: Bottino, Gillen, Perry, Salama, Godesky-Rodriguez (Council President). Here is every vote taken.…
The Bayonne City Council met on September 16, 2026 at the Dorothy Harrington Council Chambers. Council members present: Bottino, Gillen, Perry, Salama, Godesky-Rodriguez (Council President). Here is every vote taken.
Final Passage — Ordinances
| Resolution | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters 33 & 35 — Film Production in Industrial Districts | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye |
| Chapter 7 — Traffic | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye |
Introductions — Public Hearing Set for October 14
| Resolution | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| $3M Special Emergency Appropriation — Employee layoff/retirement liabilities | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye |
| $1.6M Road Bond ($867,633 in bonds) | ✅ 4-0-1 | Salama abstained — “lack of information” |
| $570,595 Bond — Road Improvements | ✅ 4-0-1 | Salama abstained |
| Chapter 7 Traffic Amendment (new) | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye |
Resolutions
| Resolution | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| US Coast Guard MOA — Fire/EMS services for cutters at Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109) | ✅ 4-0-1 | Salama abstained |
| NJ Legals Ed — Legal notice publication contract | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye |
| Center Street Redeveloper — 5th amendment, closing date pushed to Dec 31 | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye |
| Hudson Regional Health Commission — $80K opioid settlement education program | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye. Not taxpayer money. |
| OnTerris Inc — Brownfield Assessment — $107,687 for Route 440 site investigations | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye. 100% grant funded (HDSRF). |
| Broadway Sidewalk Improvements — $891,543 to AA BERMS, LLC | ✅ 4-0-1 | Salama abstained — “lack of preparation” |
| 6 Raffle Licenses | ✅ 4-0-1 | Perry abstained |
| IMTT Donation $18K — Halecky Park improvements + dog park | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye |
| 63rd St Pumping Station — $1,971,800 to Montana Construction | ✅ 5-0 | All Aye. BRIC grant funded. |
Notable Pattern
Council member Salama abstained four times, citing insufficient information or preparation. All other votes were unanimous.
Extended Construction Hours — Denied
Council rescinded Resolution No. 26-02-18-134, withdrawing the extension of construction hours previously granted to 197 Ave E Urban Renewal, LLC (Block 221, Lot 12.01). Attorney Trevor Render requested modified terms but Council President Godesky-Rodriguez denied, citing resident concerns.
Related Coverage from This Meeting
- Bayonne Mom: ‘Party House’ on West 42nd St Sparks Weekly Police Calls
- Bayonne Resident Exposes Missing Records on Housing Authority Vacancy
- 55 Bayonne Residents Sign Petition Against West 42nd Street Airbnb
- Bayonne Council Awards $1.97M BRIC Contract for 63rd Street Pump Station
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