Loyad Booker

Taxes / Budget Responsible use of Payments in Lieu of Taxes. Taxes / Budget Align capital spending with the city’s master plan. Taxes / Budget Prioritize balanced budgets and long-term financial planning. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Professional, Well-Supported Public Safety Departments Bayonne’s police, fire, and emergency personnel deserve the tools and support needed to do their jobs safely and effectively. Infrastructure / Transportation Integrating ferry service into broader transit and commuter planning Expanded ferry service reduces road congestion and provides residents with additional commuting options. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Officers assigned to consistent neighborhoods to build familiarity and trust. Economy Strategic economic development that expands the tax base. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Be planned responsibly with fiscal discipline and long-term value in mind Public safety infrastructure must keep pace with the city it serves. Prevention, Youth Engagement & Neighborhood Stability Public safety is strengthened when young people have opportunity and neighborhoods are active and connected. Environment / Energy Clean air and water initiatives. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Speeding and dangerous driving enforcement. Infrastructure / Transportation Infrastructure investments tied to the Long Term Control Plan. Arts / Culture Expand youth recreation, arts, and cultural programming. Infrastructure / Transportation Coordinating with NJ Transit and regional partners to improve service quality Transit investments must reflect how residents actually travel. Infrastructure / Transportation Pedestrian safety near schools, parks, and transit. Infrastructure / Transportation Aligning street, sidewalk, and infrastructure upgrades with studio operations Supporting Studio 1888 strengthens job access, local spending, and Bayonne’s role in the regional creative economy. Infrastructure / Transportation Supporting a shared shuttle service connecting MOTBY to light rail, ferry, and nearby neighborhoods. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Regular foot and vehicle patrols focused on visibility.