Jim McGreevey presents a forward-looking and robust blueprint aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges and unlocking the potential of this vibrant urban center. His comprehensive strategy underscores the imperative of strategic and balanced development, fiscal prudence, educational excellence, and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the community.

By prioritizing investments in underutilized areas, advocating for tax reform, enhancing educational outcomes from the early stages, and ensuring the delivery of efficient services, Jim seeks to foster a city that not only thrives economically but is also a beacon of opportunity, safety, and quality of life for all its residents.

• Strategic and Balanced Development: Focus on making investments in underutilized parts of the city to ensure balanced growth that includes affordable options.

• Stabilize Property Taxes: Aim to reduce property taxes by eliminating duplicated services and seeking state support for education and development.

• Improve Educational Outcomes: Emphasize early childhood literacy and ensure children are literate by third grade to improve overall educational quality and retain families in Jersey City.

• Financial Responsibility and Efficient Services: Ensure financial responsibility and the efficient delivery of city services, including clean and safe streets.

• Affordable and Workforce Housing: Address the issue of prohibitive property taxes to maintain Jersey City’s competitiveness, especially in comparison to New York City, and ensure the city remains affordable for all income levels.

• Focus on Community Needs: Ensure the city's development benefits all areas, including Greenville, Lafayette, and the Heights, focusing on the basics like education, safety, and infrastructure to make Jersey City the best place to live.

• Address City Infrastructure: Improve underground infrastructure (water, gas, and electric lines) to accommodate increased development throughout the City.

McGreevey's vision reflects a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges faced by Jersey City, emphasizing strategic development, educational improvement, financial efficiency, and inclusivity to ensure a thriving and equitable community for all residents.