James Solomon is a father, teacher, public servant and cancer survivor. 

James was first elected to the Jersey City Council in an upset win against the political machine in 2017. On the Council, James has been committed to making Jersey City a place that supports ALL our families, not just the well-connected. James’s vision for Jersey City includes affordable housing and good public schools, stable property taxes, ending sweetheart deals for developers, and streets and sidewalks clear of trash.

James met the love of his life, Gabrielle Ramos-Solomon, at graduate school, bonding over a shared commitment to make the world a better place. They married in August 2015. Two months later James was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Today, James is blessed to be completely healthy. Gaby and James have three beautiful daughters. James earned his Master in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and his BA from Pomona College.