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Jersey City first to raise the minimum wage to $15

I've always believed that actions speak louder than words. Whether it was taking on the corrupt political machine in Jersey City or leading the first administration in New Jersey to enact paid sick leave, actions and results have mattered--much more than just talking about getting things done.

In October 2015, I was among the first elected leaders in New Jersey to advocate for an increase in the minimum wage to $15 per hour. And last week, after months of careful planning, I signed an executive order making Jersey City the first city in New Jersey to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour for municipal workers. Over 500 adult city employees--full- & part-time, seasonal & non-seasonal--will be impacted by this increase.

And, because we've managed our budget responsibly for the past 3 years with no tax increase, we were able to accomplish this without putting an extra burden on taxpayers. In fact, the minimum wage increase is already in 2016's tax-neutral budget.

Source: Newark Star-Ledger OpEd: 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial race , Mar 12, 2016

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