Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bayonne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues with medium priority
Oak Street Pump Station improvements
The city was scheduled to authorize two I-Bank loan applications for pump station upgrades — bar screens, HVAC, grit removal, and odor control. Those systems protect the sewer network and keep odors down for nearby neighbors.
Parking zone changes
Three separate ordinances would delete and add restrictive parking zones on specific streets, including 330 Avenue E, and shift no-parking hours on some streets to 7:30 AM–5:00 PM weekdays. Public hearings are set for November 10, 2026 — so neighbors still get a say.
Legal counsel shake-up
The city planned to terminate three outside law firm agreements and adjust two others, while hiring new general counsel, labor counsel and a planning/zoning attorney. How much the city pays for legal services is a direct taxpayer concern.