We are challenging redistricting in Jersey City and we need your financial assistance. To fight against an erroneous process in court will take the people contributing to this effort. This is an excellent opportunity to fund an effort to stop the disrespectful, negligent, and biased work of the Jersey City Ward Commission.

The state requires that wards be defined in such a way as to be contiguous and compact, which this map is not. Jersey City just had its local elections back in November, in which citizens voted to select their council members – only to find that the person they elected may no longer represent them.

The process under which the new Ward Map -- which will affect Jersey City neighborhoods for the next ten years -- didn't take into account community feedback, natural boundaries, or our city's history. We deserve a map that reflects the true Jersey City!

We also believe that the redrawn maps were created to marginalize the black vote and political retribution against the newly elected Councilman Frank Gilmore.

Please help us by contributing to the efforts of Jersey City United Against the New Ward Map. Jersey City United Against the New Ward map is working in conjunction with New Jersey Appleseed to make certain that the Ward Commission redistricts Jersey City's Ward map in accordance with the law. Join us as we work to assure municipal accountability, specifically with regard to Ward redistricting by donating.