Incoming Jersey City Mayor James Solomon Sets Inauguration Date

JERSEY CITY, NJ — James Solomon, the next mayor of Jersey City, will take the oath of office on Jan. 15.

While the new mayor of neighboring Hoboken will take the oath that afternoon, Solomon's inauguration will be at 7 p.m.

"Join us as we’re sworn in and get to work building a more affordable Jersey City — one that puts residents first, not developers and special interests," Solomon said in an announcement last week. "This campaign was powered by people. This administration will be too."

He said a link to RSVP will be released some time this week.

Solomon, a Democrat, beat back six challengers, including former Gov. Jim McGreevey, to take the seat.

He currently serves as the councilman for Ward E, the downtown neighborhood along the waterfront.

He earned a master's in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, and his BA from Pomona College. He is married with three daughters.

Jersey City Patch will post more details about his inauguration when they're available. Come back here to use the link.