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landshark wrote:
We live in a rowhouse that is in a group of 10 built at the same time and essentially the same size. Some have been updated a more than others but a pretty good sample to compare assessments.

I saw the assessments for 6 of the 10 yesterday. There is an 8k difference in tax from the lowest to highest one. The one in the worst condition got one of the highest assessments.

The assessors are going to have a lot of explaining to do once all the numbers are published.

Did the one is the worst condition allow the appraisers into the home? If not, that might explain the disparity.

Yes all 6 let the inspectors in. The worst one was rated below the others at the time.

landshark wrote:
We live in a rowhouse that is in a group of 10 built at the same time and essentially the same size. Some have been updated a more than others but a pretty good sample to compare assessments.

I saw the assessments for 6 of the 10 yesterday. There is an 8k difference in tax from the lowest to highest one. The one in the worst condition got one of the highest assessments.

The assessors are going to have a lot of explaining to do once all the numbers are published.

HamSandwichPark wrote:
Sooooooooo...no school for the kids tomorrow? How wonderful.

jerseymom wrote:
By Terrence T. McDonald tmcdonald@jjournal.com
The Jersey Journal

"The IRS has dashed the hopes of New Jersey homeowners who have prepaid their 2018 property taxes in an effort to get around a provision in the new federal tax overhaul."

In a statement it released Wednesday, the IRS says prepayment of property taxes not assessed prior to 2018 are not deductible when filers submit their tax returns next year. The federal agency had previously said it was still reviewing language in the law to determine if it would permit deduction of prepaid local taxes.

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Ralph_Abutts wrote:
Yes, indeed, the 2017 AMT is a very relevant detail. Another is if taxes are paid by a bank out of mortgage escrow which will be the situation for many property owners.

That is the case for me. I have checked and so far my bank is saying they will not adjust my escrow for the prepayment. Additionally I will have to wait until my annual escrow analysis to be rebated.

Ralph_Abutts wrote:
Yes, indeed, the 2017 AMT is a very relevant detail. Another is if taxes are paid by a bank out of mortgage escrow which will be the situation for many property owners.

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No mention of nor is it about illegality, but rather limiting your federal tax payment by paying your local taxes now to get the bigger tax deduction.....that is assuming it is permissable under the new federal tax code. I doubt many of the fed legislators read ALL of the hundreds of pages of legislation bwfore voting, so who else would have parse out all of the details post vote in such a short amount of time to know if such is feasible ?!?

There is no new federal tax code. It won't be signed until January 1 or later. So the current tax code is still in effect.

Ralph_Abutts wrote:
No mention of nor is it about illegality, but rather limiting your federal tax payment by paying your local taxes now to get the bigger tax deduction.....that is assuming it is permissable under the new federal tax code. I doubt many of the fed legislators read ALL of the hundreds of pages of legislation bwfore voting, so who else would have parse out all of the details post vote in such a short amount of time to know if such is feasible ?!?

terrencemcd wrote:
I'd love to hear from anyone thinking of pre-paying their estimated 2018 tax bill for a story I'm writing. I'm at 201-273-0492 or tmcdonald@jjournal.com. Thanks!

Terrence

yorkster wrote:
Re-evaluating my home insurance premiums / coverage and was wondering what companies do others use to insure 100+ yr old brownstone? I currently have FMI and know Chubbs is also an option, but there are a few others that won't consider it. Curious to hear? Thanks in advance.

TheBigGuy wrote:
So who exactly buys these stolen bikes? All these thieves have obvious drug addictions... can't imagine them needing exercise with all the running they do from the cops?

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Of course, you should feel free to put your money where your mouth is, and if you personally own in DTJC you should sell now. Right?

I live in DTJC as a renter... I have chosen to to sit out the market until things are clearer. Or, if things go sideways, until the dust settles somewhat.

We should know more by mid to late 2019, after the impact of the upcoming tax changes have been fully experienced.

AMo wrote:
The cost of the Mayor's purely political delay (the court called his claims "frivolous) is actually closer to five million dollars if you add the 1.2 million more charged by the second company. During the four years of this political stunt, a good part of the city (mostly the poorer parts) were over-taxed. That's what I call moving Jersey City forward. A true progressive.

jerseymom wrote:
Stack might support Fulop for Sires? seat

Although Fulop has already endorsed the 2018 reelection of Menendez for U.S. Senate, those close to the newly re-elected mayor say he may be seeking to move on to another office.

Some close to Fulop said he was stunned when a judge declared a mistrial after Menendez was charged with corruption.

Supporters of Fulop have been riding his coattails in hope of his ascending the political ladder to higher office. Many were crushed when he abandoned his aspirations to become governor, and began to view him as a replacement for Menendez if Menendez was convicted.

The mistrial dashed these followers? hopes and possibly even Fulop?s.

Although Fulop may well keep control of the City Council ? depending on the outcome of the runoff on Dec. 5 ? some people are already leaving City Hall.

Fulop said he will not seek a third term. So this already suggests that people associated with his administration may be seeking more long term opportunities elsewhere, while they can.

This also may indicate that Fulop might not even serve out his second term. Some observers believe Fulop will run in the June Democratic primary seeking the House of Representatives seat currently occupied by Rep. Albio Sires.

A primary win in Hudson County almost assures Fulop a victory next November, at which point, he would have to step down as mayor. The city council would select an acting mayor ? most likely Council President Rolando Lavarro ? who would serve until a special election is held in November 2019.

This would become a free for all, and would likely see a host of mayoral candidates such as Lavarro and Freeholder Bill O?Dea, as well as possible candidates such as council members Daniel Rivera and Joyce Watterman.

At that point, state Sen. Sandra Cunningham might consider fulfilling the legacy of her deceased husband, Glenn Cunningham, and seek to become mayor herself.

Read more: Hudson Reporter - Stack s turn on top

November Politico - Sires - I'm Definitely Running

DanL wrote:
Solomon won

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This, all the way. Symes just seems too aligned with Fulop's contacts and resources to be as independent as I'd like.

Which is why the mayor never endorsed her.

Which is why he gave no money to her.

Which is why he did not deploy any campaign people on her behalf.

Which is why committee people, elected on the HCDO line, are allowed to campaign for whatever candidate they want.

Which is why Solomon is working with the support of Michael Yun, who seeks not an "independent" council but an opposition bloc.

Anonymous posts or unsourced assertions are not the basis for saying that Symes "seems" connected to the Mayor. She is not except in the sense that she can work more cooperatively rather than act as a "White Knight" who knows better than everyone else.

Yvonne wrote:
I do not know how I get involved in the runoff. However, I will continue to speak out at city hall on corruption...

Yvonne wrote:
I got my Rekha's mail today, the day after the election. Is this karma for not filing a report in a timely manner?

light12v wrote:
The Only Question That Registered Voters in Jersey City need ask Themselves:
When Hungry, Do I want the Steak or the Sizzle ???
Op-Ed by 20 year JC Resident 11/06/17

Tomorrow is Election Day. You have the unique opportunity to cast Your Vote for a Jersey City Mayor who will either nourish you with Substance or feed you an Illusion.
As a homeowner/stakeholder in this City, I have done my due diligence, stealth research & conducted a case study of both candidates.

My findings are as follows:

Bill Matsikoudous is the Steak

Mr. Matsikoudas offers Us authenticity and a vast knowledge & a professional contact base in all areas of the law, but in particular, Redevelopment Law, which is crucial in the next stages of Jersey City's evolution.

He worked at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, alongside professionals the likes of, Anne S. Babineau who is heralded as ?the go-to person in Redevelopment Law? http://www.wilentz.com/anne-s-babineau .

He has worked with & received glowing reviews from self-realized, multi-faceted professional Donald Scarinci - Lawyer, Writer, Photographer, Numismatist, Audiophile.
And the list goes on...

You might be asking yourself, [as I did], Why Mr. Matsikoudous never brought these highly professional contacts to the foreground of of this campaign.

The Answer is Simple:
He was kinda busy trying to establish the Real Concerns of Jersey City Residents by going Door-to-Door to hear Us, & Inform/Educate Us as to what was really happening in our City.
[It was a monumental Task to accomplish without HC/JC Political Machine funding.]


Steven Fulop is the Sizzle

Mr. Fulop offers Us a lesson in 21st Century Politics BWO Theatrical Production & a Step-by-Step Guide to becoming a Master Illusionist. This is a lesson that all Individuals should heed, as it provides crucial Information for one to Defend Against while navigating & trying to Survive in our modern day society.

He has worked at Goldman Sachs in finance & served as a Posterchild Marine for their Public Relations Bonanza post 9/11.

He was invited into Jersey City political circles, after serving in Iraq, by Mayor Glenn Cunningham to oppose Mr. Menendez's full slate of officially approved candidates, and resoundingly lost. [but he now had an inside look,acquired contacts & quickly became intrigued with a political career in Jersey City, becoming a Reformer Ward E councilman]

He mounted a Grassroots Campaign against the Institutional Candidate Healy & his played-out last gasp of the Party Machine [exploited Healy's Laughingstock status] & Won as a Reformer.

You might be asking yourself, [as I did], Why Mr. Fulop never brought these accomplishments to the foreground of of this campaign.

The Answer is Simple:
He was kinda busy trying to bury his former incarnation as a Reformer, since he had successfully Become the Very Thing that He had Railed Against, enjoying a host of Perks & Privileges that came along with being the New Institutional Candidate for the Party Machine.

As we all witnessed, this required a disciplined Mastery of Illusion, & countless Scripted Theatrical Productions to Control the Narrative and successfully divide our City.
[It was a monumental Task to accomplish without Blow-back]


So when You VOTE tomorrow, Ask Yourself :

Who's Skill Set am I willing to Fund/Live With for the Next 4 Years + Beyond
&
WHAT AM I HUNGRY FOR ?

Yvonne wrote:
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K-Lo2 wrote:
Irrelevant to your point, Yvonne. There was still space on the ballot for more. I am happy to fulfill my voting obligations all on one day.

You are blind to my point, there are two candidates for mayor. Are you going to say all future mayoral races will only have two candidates? Personally, I don't remember ever having only two people running for mayor in JC.

HamSandwichPark wrote:
i was unable to vote this morning because I was listed as ?mail in? on the registry at the poll. I left defeated. Anyone know what I can do to correct this today and subsequently vote? The fine volunteers at ps #25 were unable to give me anything more than ?go to city hall? (they were very nice about it just lacked a go to person who could provide concrete answers). I have a feeling it may be a bit more complex than simply going to city hall. Any good info appreciated.