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‘HUDSON STRONG’
BELLEVILLE n BLOOMFIELD n EAST NEWARK n HARRISON n KEARNY n LYNDHURST n NORTH ARLINGTON n NUTLEY
County Exec Craig Guy touts major accomplishments over last two years in annual speech By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
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udson County Executive Craig Guy delivered his third State of the County Address Feb. 26, highlighting two years of accomplishments he says have improved the lives of many residents across the county. Over this period, his says his administration has advanced affordable housing, food security, career and educational opportunities, public safety, transportation and open-space improvements. In the speech, Guy stressed the importance of strong partnerships with municipalities, state and federal officials and community organizations in delivering a better quality of life for residents. He also reaffirmed his commitment to building a more inclusive, resilient and Hudson Strong community. “During my first two years as county executive, we have made great efforts to provide services, create opportunities, and improve
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State Rep. Jerry Walker, left, of Jersey City, a former Hudson County Commissioner, greets Hudson County Executive Craig Guy following Guy’s 2026 State of the County Address in Jersey City. Walker represents most of Kearny in Trenton.
the quality of life for each and every Hudson County resident. While there is still much to do, I am excited for Hudson County’s future,” Guy said. “From building affordable housing, to upgrading our parks throughout the county,
to defending our community from the Trump administration’s harmful policies, we are doing everything we can to improve the everyday lives of the more than 700,000 people who call Hudson County home.
In his remarks, Guy highlighted initiatives across the county, including: n Affordable housing: An ambitious plan for additional county-owned housing projects in Jersey City.
n Food security: Expansion of client-choice food pantries in Hoboken and Bayonne, plus a coordinated response to the SNAP crisis during last year’s federal government shutdown. n Career and education opportunities: Opening of the new Hudson County Schools of Technology at Bayonne High School and $10 million in workforce development funding for job seekers. n Public safety and mobility: Continued implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan, including safer streets, bike lanes, shared-use paths and a Bus Rapid Transit feasibility study (including major upgrades to Route 508 in Kearny near Harrison.) n Open space and recreation: Funding for new parks, trails, pavilions and playgrounds, with a focus on historic preservation and supporting local minority-owned contractors, including three major projects in West Hudson. View Guy’s speech at www. theobserver.live.
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