Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bayonne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety with low priority
Coast Guard fire and EMS agreement
A new memorandum of agreement lets Bayonne firefighters respond onto the Coast Guard cutter Sturgeon Bay for fires, medical calls, hazmat, and confined-space emergencies.
Livestreaming and remote public participation
The council confirmed livestreaming of meetings is now permanent policy — speakers cheered it and asked for the next step: letting remote viewers actually comment during public comment.
Public assembly fees and event permitting
New rules raise daily fees for festivals and parades from $200 to $500, while keeping food banks, cleanups, and city events free. The administration says it covers police/fire/health costs for 47 private events a year; Weimmer voted no, worried free community events will suffer.