The City of Jersey City has uploaded a job posting for the director of the division of housing preservation, signaling that Shyrone Richardson will be moving to a new role.
” … For tens of thousands of our residents, especially renters, the difference between stable housing and displacement often comes down to whether the rules are actually enforced. That’s what this role is about,” Mayor James Solomon wrote on LinkedIn.
“The Director leads a team of roughly 25 staff responsible for rent control enforcement, housing code compliance, short-term rental regulation, lead paint remediation, and vacant property acquisition. Done well, this work keeps families in their homes, holds bad actors accountable, and makes Jersey City safer and more affordable.”
He added that the city is looking for someone with strong management skills and “deep experience in housing regulation or tenant protection,” also noting that the salary range is between $103,000 to $145,000, with full benefits included…