# Housing Director Accused of Bribery

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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: 2026-06-27T16:10:41+00:00
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A Jersey City housing director, Jessica Barreto, faces serious charges including bribery, forgery, and computer crimes after allegedly accepting $1,500 to fast-track a short-term rental permit. Arrested on MLK Jr. Drive, she’s suspended without pay and scheduled to appear in court July 16th. City officials vow zero tolerance, stressing public trust and cooperation with authorities as this scandal shakes confidence in local governance. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/e6f2f641cfbf6ae9

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