The Labrosse Team is Moving Hackensack Forward!
About
The City of Hackensack is in the midst of a total renaissance, with new developments bringing Main Street back to life, creating millions in new tax revenue and once again making our city the jewel of Bergen County. The Labrosse Team is running to continue that progress!
John, Kathy, Leo, Gerry and Stephanie all share a deep commitment to public service and the values that make our city special. Together, they will continue to stand up for taxpayers, deliver an honest, open government and keep Hackensack on the rise.
Issues
Lowering
Property Taxes
The Labrosse Team has reduced property taxes three years in a row and they have a long term plan to continue lowering property taxes by creating new tax revenue from redevelopment and reducing costs.
Revitalizing Main Street
Bringing Main Street back to life by attracting new mixed use development, supporting small businesses and bringing in new ones, opening the new Hackensack Performing Arts Center, and making the street two way again.
Improving Police-Community Relations
The Labrosse Team is working to improve police-community relations by purchasing body cameras for all officers to improve accountability and trust and conducting a comprehensive review of police use of force policies.
Improving Parks and Recreation
The Labrosse Team has invested in our community by totally renovating the M&M Recreation Center, building the new Atlantic Street Park, improving existing parks and moving forward with the Johnson Park Sports Dome project.
Building
Affordable Housing
Mayor Labrosse recently announced a plan to build hundreds of new Affordable Housing units by mandating that new developments in specific zones near mass transit, schools and employers set aside 10% of new units for affordable housing.