“I grew up in an era where people were trying to make my choices for my life. And so now I fight to be a voice for everyone, to make a choice for their life,” the council president said.
Liberty Humane Society sheltered Jersey City’s cats and dogs for nearly 20 years at its Boulevard location until the city took over management this year.
The city plans a Loew’s Alley closure for up to two years while renovating the historic building. Residents are concerned it will cause increased commute times.
“I can bring the fact that I’ve lived here all my life and [my] wisdom comes from experience. I’ve had triumph, I’ve had tragedy,” Bill O’Dea said. “… We used to say the time is now, [but] now we say it’s now or never.”
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