City of Newark

???? Spreading the #holidaycheer in Newark! Today, distributed nearly 3,000 turkeys with more to come! In partnership with HelloFresh, today's distribution was a testament to community and collaboration within City. , The residents were able to come out and thankfully we were able to ensure Newarkers have an amazing holiday season! ??? As we celebrate the holiday season and enjoy these meals, we want to encourgage all to continue to create a more equitable food system. Our partners have done an amazing job in assisting the city to provide free meal kits with ingredients and recipes, helping those in need enjoy home-cooked meals. Kudos to partners like ShopRite of Newark for supporting the cause! Now it is your turn to spread the love! Tell us about how you plan to give back this holiday season! Photos at https://lnkd.in/eUvjQsT5 Release at https://lnkd.in/eiYQ6Wbq ?? #NewarkThanksgiving #CommunityUnity #GivingBack #HolidayCheer #MealswithMeaning #FoodInsecurityFight #TogetherWeCan #ThanksgivingSpirit

The City of Newark, New Jersey announces the 2024 Tax Sale for delinquent 2023 and/or prior years delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an online auction to be conducted Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00am. For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and costs, along with bidding instructions, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ek2abAvW Click on “Bidding Rules” for Information

Tax Incentives: Do they work? Supporters of Tax Incentives see them as necessary to attract businesses, with their costs partially or fully offset bu the additional tax revenues from the increased economic activity associated with the new businesses. Opponents see them as government spending of scare tax dollars on actions that would have taken place even without the tax breaks. At this year's New Jersey League of Municipalities, Mayor Ras J. Baraka was joined by multiple advocates and opponents of Tax Incentives who looked at both sides of the argument with a particular focus on how the incentives es offered the State of New Jersey and several NJ municipalities contribute to community growth and decline. Captured here is this panel discussion. Moderated by Mayor Ras J. Baraka and joined by: ? Peter Chen - Senior Policy Analyst New Jersey Policy Perspective ? Maura Collinsgru - Director of Policy and Advocacy New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) ? Jeff Monge - Managing Partner Monge Capital Advisors ? Tim Sullivan - Chief Executive Officer New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) ? Bisola Taiwo - Chief Development Officer Newark Housing Authority

Yesterday, the Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness in partnership with RWJ Barnabas Health distributed 500 turkeys to patients and residents at three of their health center locations, as well as the Shani Baraka Center. #Newark #NewarkGives

Investing in Art & Culture?? We are proud to announce the awardees of the 2024 Creative Catalyst Fund! This $750,000 fund will assist nearly 170 artists, collectives, and creative businesses in their daily operation and continued growth. The Fund was created by Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs fayemi shakur in 2020 to bolster the creative community and enhance the vitality and vibrancy of the city's local artistry. Congratulations to the awardees. We look forward to watching you grow. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eTWcySeQ

Calling all local general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to an opportunity with University Hospital Master Plan Subcontractor & Vendor Information Session. ????? Come out to learn how to be prepared and network! Taking place on December 10, 2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM William Mobile Ashby Community Care & Training Center 695 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ Register Here https://lnkd.in/g77FdHgb

Exciting news! Mayor Ras J. Baraka and the City of Newark Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the Newark Green Team were awarded a Bronze certification from Sustainable Jersey at the League of Municipalities. This milestone shows the city’s commitment to sustainability and taking meaningful steps toward a greener future. Together, we’re building a healthier environment! #NJLeague24

At this year's league of Municipalities, Newark truly shined as a leader in thought and action. Throughout the week, Newark would present in a number of discussions on the shared future of Newark and New Jersey - and how we got here. Capture here is the panel, "Budgeting for Equity." Moderated by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the panelists engaged the idea of Government Budgets as Policy Tools, sharing insights on how New Jersey and U.S. Municipalities are strategically leveraging their budgets to champion equity, with proposals designed to infuse equitable considerations into the process. The panel included: ? April DeSimone - Founder of The Practice of Democracy ? Ryan Haygood - President & CEO New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (New Jersey Institute for Social Justice) ? Nicole Rodriguez - President of the New Jersey Policy Perspective ? Marilyn Rubin - Professor at Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration Nisha Thompson - New Jersey Advocacy Manager in Participatory Budgeting Project

Tax incentives play a crucial role in economic development, particularly in New Jersey, where they are utilized by various local governments. Join us as we explore perspectives on the usage of incentives, how they attract businesses and generate additional tax revenue, question their effectivenessin our upcoming panel discussion. #TaxIncentives #EconomicDevelopment #NewJersey

Mayor Ras J. Baraka to host "Budgeting Equity" where participants will explore how U.S. municipalities are leveraging their budgets to promote equity. Among the most powerful policy tools that governments can utilize to create a more equitable society, many municipalities across the U.S. are using their budgets to advance equity, no municipality in NJ has yet adopted this approach. Join us Wednesday, November 20th as we discuss how these tools are effectively advancing equitable outcomes.