FROM RHETORIC TO RESULTS

  • June 7th, Jersey City, NJ Mayor Ras Baraka’s policies show a consistent through-line: strategic transformation of bold ideas into structural solutions. From guaranteed income to zoning laws, he has operationalized justice—proving that equity isn’t just a talking point, it’s a policy platform. Reduced violence by 61% Balanced the budget with a 93-million-dollar hole Created a Guaranteed Income Program Change 23000 Lead service lines Implemented a Guaranteed Education Program (GEP) to provide debt-free college Created The Section 8 to homeownership program Created Land Bank Create The Office of Violence Prevention Create Brick City Peace Collection Created Inclusionary Zones Raised the minimum salary for city employees to over $40,000 Reduced homelessness by 57%