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James M. Davis
Mayor2022-07-01 – 2026-06-30 (4-year term commencing July 1, 2022 per 2022 Certification of Election Results, Bayonne reorganization minutes 2022-07-01; N.J.S.A. 40:69A-34.1(a))
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Top issues during term (3)(Development)
critical↓Jun 2026[2]
50-story Peninsula redevelopment plan controversy
A promised community contribution of roughly $3-4 million would fund parks, roads, or schools if the project proceeds.
high↓Feb 2026[1]
Workforce housing set-aside pulled for more vetting
Unknown; concerns raised that PILOT revenue and housing supply could be affected, with one member suggesting a 99-unit loophole risk.
high↓Feb 2026[1]
Former Exxon/Standard Oil site warehouse project (Duke Realty)
~$5 million/year PILOT at stabilization (city share ~$3.5M) plus $10M affordable housing and $13M in other city contributions.
Decisions during term (24)
Recorded while Davis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
tabled4-1Jun 17, 2026
O-1 Constitution Avenue redevelopment plan withdrawn
approved5-0Jun 17, 2026
O-4 Redevelopment plan, 80 W. 47th Street and 979-993 Avenue C
approved5-0Jun 17, 2026
Authorizing ABCO CONSTRUCTION, 47 Newman Ave., Bayonne to complete work for the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM in the amount of $20,000.00. Chargeable to Account No. T-03-56-108-0000-199
approved5-0May 13, 2026
O-1 — Postponement of Constitution Avenue redevelopment plan ordinance
tabled5-0Apr 15, 2026
O-1 Postponement — 301/300-302 Constitution Avenue redevelopment plan
approved5-0Apr 15, 2026
From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of "SOUTH COVE DEVELOPMENT II, LLC vs. City of Bayonne"
approved5-0Apr 15, 2026
From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of "1061 BROADWAY DEVELOPMENT ASSOC., LLC c/o CITIZENS BANK vs. City of Bayonne"
approved5-0Apr 15, 2026
From the Tax Court of New Jersey in the matter of "SOUTH COVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC by STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET (Tenant) vs. City of Bayonne"
tabled5-0Mar 18, 2026
O-1 Constitution Avenue Redevelopment Plan postponed
approved5-0Mar 18, 2026
Amending Resolution No. 25-03-19-081 to enter into an agreement with MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN for professional legal services as Special Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel to increase said agreement in the amount of $116,242.42 making the…
approved5-0Feb 18, 2026
O-4 — Redevelopment plan, 1191-1205 Kennedy Boulevard (Luke Oil site)
tabled5-0Feb 18, 2026
O-5 — Redevelopment plan, 301 and 300-302 Constitution Avenue
approved4-1Feb 18, 2026
O-6 — Amendment to 1012-1022 Avenue C redevelopment plan
approved4-1Feb 18, 2026
O-7 — Traffic control plan, BHA Oak Street Development, 7 Oak Street West
approved5-0Feb 18, 2026
O-26 — Second amendment to Harbor Station North redevelopment plan
approved4-1Jan 21, 2026
O-15 redevelopment plan, 508-514 Avenue A (O-26-12)
approved4-0Jan 21, 2026
O-16 redevelopment plan, 657-663 Broadway (O-26-13)
approved4-1Jan 21, 2026
O-17 redevelopment plan, 120-122 West 33rd Street
approved5-0Jan 21, 2026
O-18 redevelopment plan, 653-657 Avenue E area
approved5-0Jan 21, 2026