City Council Approves Ordinance to Buy Parkland

With the passing of a new law, the city of Hoboken will now be able to

The ordinance passed 5-4, with the four minority members voting "no." The majority voted in favor. The ordinance also includes the

Negotiations with the owners of the properties—one at 13th and Adams and another at Sixth and Jackson—have not yet begun. 

While Third Ward Councilman Michael Russo called this ordinance an example of "heavy handed government," while Council President Ravi Bhalla said that this ordinance "sends the appropriate message that we’re serious about acquiring this property."

"This is the process that gets things started," said Councilwoman Peter Cunningham.