Zimmer Opposes Law Exempting Private Colleges from Zoning Regulations

Mayor Dawn Zimmer is opposing a new law that in front of the state senate, that would exempt certain private colleges from local zoning and planning jurisdiction. The legislation would impact Hoboken because of the presence of the Stevens Institute of Technology in town. 

In a letter to state senator Brian Stack, Zimmer wrote that that she "strongly" opposes the legislation and asked him to oppose the legislation. 

While Stevens Institute and the city of Hoboken often partner on different iniatives, the legislation would "unfairly take away the voice of the rest of our community," Zimmer wrote.