Turn Jersey City Blue — Our Progressive Slate
The stakes in Jersey City have never been higher — and Our Revolution is stepping up. We’re proud to back a bold, people-powered slate for the November 2025 municipal elections that can shift power away from entrenched interests and back to working people.
Meet Our Jersey City Slate
- James Solomon – Mayoral Candidate
Councilmember Solomon is running as a progressive, climate-centered champion who refuses to be “bought or bossed.” He’s already earned the endorsement of Climate Cabinet Action for his leadership on climate resilience and city-wide environmental policies. He has pushed for stronger tenant protections, halted sweetheart developer deals, and advocated for more transparency in local government. - At-Large Candidates: Mamta Singh, Michael Griffin, Roland Lavarro
(We’ll insert their bios and backgrounds as soon as possible—if you can send me them, I’ll weave them in.) - Ward Council Candidates:
- Denise Ridley (Ward A): A lifelong Jersey City resident and public servant, Ridley has represented Ward A since 2018 and is now running for reelection on Solomon’s slate. She’s earned the trust of transportation workers union ATU Local 823 and District 1199J healthcare workers for her record supporting labor, transit, and sustainable development.
- Lorena Loayza (Ward B)
- Dawn Giabalvo (Ward C)
- Veronica Akaezuwa (Ward D)
- Eleana Little (Ward E)
These candidates are united by a bold progressive vision: housing justice, community control, transparency, and a refusal to let corporate money drown out the needs of everyday people.
Why This Slate Matters
Jersey City is a microcosm of the broader struggle for democracy. The same forces that try to shape state and national politics—developers, corporate interests, opaque deals—are at work at the municipal level. That’s why winning local elections matters more than ever.
By backing Solomon and his entire progressive slate, we’re not just choosing better policies. We’re building power from the ground up. This is exactly what Our Revolution is all about.
When our neighbors win, we all win. Let’s show what grassroots progressive power can do in Jersey City.
— The Our Revolution Team