# City Council Tries to Avoid Tax Hike | Jersey News

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Podcast: [Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jersey-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568828)
Published: 2026-07-29T10:06:18+00:00
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City Council races to close a $255 million budget gap, dodging a potential 15% tax hike by scrutinizing every department—starting with HEDC, which has revenue-generating divisions and is under pressure to cut costs and maximize income. With the clock ticking, council members are hunting for creative savings before final decisions are forced. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f92aea7634340708

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