Rolando R. Lavarro Jr.

At Large Since January 2026

Voting Record

Date Item Result Vote
Feb 11, 2026 10.16 A Resolution providing local support for Grass House Company to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business. Approved Abstain
Feb 11, 2026 10.17 A Resolution authorizing the award of a contract to Adamo Brothers Construction for the Monticello Court Improvement, Project No. 2021-032 for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Architecture. Approved Abstain
Jan 28, 2026 10.1 A Resolution (1) Introducing and approving the 2026 budget of the Jackson Hill Main Street Special Improvement District; (2) Directing the City Clerk to publicly advertise the budget and schedule a public hearing; and (3) Directing the Tax Assessor to prepare an assessment roll of properties within the District based upon the budget. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.10 Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City awarding Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) FY 2022 Unallocated Funds and authorizing the execution of a subrecipient agreement with St. Joseph’s School for the Blind for improvements at 761 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, Block 4801, Lot 1 (Ward C) Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.11 Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City awarding Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program Year 2023 Unallocated Funds and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of one (1) Skeeter High Water Rescue Vehicle, 255 Kearney Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Block 20902, Lot 90 (Ward F) Approved Nay
Jan 28, 2026 10.12 Resolution authorizing the award of an open-end contract to Persistent Construction to provide Snow Removal City-wide for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.13 Resolution providing local support for Warrior Weed, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business Withdrawn Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.14 Resolution providing local support for BEVRLY, INC. to operate a Class 6 Retail cannabis business Withdrawn Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.15 Resolution providing local support for Grass House Company to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business Withdrawn Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.16 Resolution authorizing the public sale of two hundred and thirteen motor vehicles through public surplus.com public online auction Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.17 Resolution ratifying an emergency contract award to Atlantic Salt, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of rock salt for citywide snow emergency for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.18 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Twin Boro Physical Therapy for Providing Physical Therapy Services. Approved Nay
Jan 28, 2026 10.19 A Resolution Updating the Award of a Contract for Building Automated System Controls for City Owned Buildings to Stark Tech Services, LLC, the Successor Entity of Jersey State Controls Company. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.2 A Resolution of the City of Jersey City, authorizing the cancellation of an unexpended grant balance from the Janssen allocation of the national opioid settlement. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.20 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Whipple Azzarello LLC for Providing Various Litigation Services. Approved Nay
Jan 28, 2026 10.21 Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of the Action Entitled “Direct Energy Business, LLC et al. v. City of Jersey City” Docket No. HUD- L-4144-24. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.22 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by the Antoine Law Firm LLC for Providing Various Litigation Services. Approved Nay
Jan 28, 2026 10.23 Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Goldenberg Mackler Sayegh Mintz Pfeffer Bonchi Gill for providing professional legal services Approved Nay
Jan 28, 2026 10.24 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Tracey S. Cosby, Attorney. for Providing Various Legal Services. Approved Nay
Jan 28, 2026 10.25 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Antonelli Kantor Rivera for Providing Various Litigation Services. Approved Nay
Jan 28, 2026 10.26 A Resolution authorizing a month-to-month extension not to exceed three (3) months effective on January 1, 2026 with Clarke Moynihan Landscaping and Construction LLC for the General Maintenance at Bayside Park, Audubon Park, Leonard Gordon Park, Hamilton Park, Berry Lane Park, Columbia Park, and Riverview Fisk Park for the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, Division of Park Maintenance. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.27 Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract to Strulowitz Gargiulo & Twin Boro PT Associates to provide Physical and Occupational Therapy for City employees injured on the job Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.28 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a professional services agreement with Life*Mod LLC Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.29 Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract with the law firm of Antonelli, Kantor and Rivera, P.C., to serve as special counsel to represent the City of Jersey City in various litigation matters Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.3 Resolution Granting Veteran Exemption on Block 29404 Lot 60 from Local Property Taxation Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30 Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.30 Resolution Approving the Appointment of William Viqueira as Director of the Department of Finance Withdrawn Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.31 Resolution approving the appointment of Sarah M. Levine as Corporation Counsel and the Director of the Department of Law Withdrawn Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.32 A Resolution awarding a contract to Meritain Health Inc. for the provision of Employee and Retiree Health Plan 3rd Party Administration Provider Network Services (Self Funded Plan) As Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services (EUS). Late Item Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.4 A Resolution Observing and Celebrating the 3rd Annual Muslim Heritage Month in Jersey City. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.5 A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City amending Resolution 25-589 and authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a discharge of mortgage encumbering 422- 424 Halladay Street, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 15602, Lot 9, f/k/a Block 2091, Lot 49. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.6 A Resolution authorizing the submission of a strategic plan or The Jersey City Municipal Alliance Grant pursuant to the Governor’s Council on Substance use disorder grant year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.7 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to an agreement with Port Imperial Ferry Corp. d/b/a NY Waterway, regarding the operation of Port Liberte Ferry Services. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.8 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PEER GROUPING MEAL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 10.9 A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept a gift for the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Affairs Senior Center. Approved Aye
Jan 28, 2026 3.1 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (Administration of Government) Article XI (Department of Public Safety) Sub-Article I (Division of Police) and Chapter 160 (Fee Schedule Established) Subsection 7 (Fees for the Department of Public Works) of the Municipal code to Reform the Off-Duty and Public Works Rental for Non-Profit & Cultural Events
Cultural Police
Introduced Aye
Jan 28, 2026 3.2 An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article IX (Parking for the Disabled) of the Jersey City Code designating a reserved parking space at various locations throughout the City.
Parking
Introduced Aye
Jan 28, 2026 3.4 An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of block 11612, lot 3, more commonly known by the street address of 95 Morgan Street, from 95 Morgan Street Development, LLC.
Property
Introduced Aye
Jan 28, 2026 3.5 An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to 20 VANW, LLC by it managing member, Hangyuan Zhang, allowing the installation of concrete stairs that extend into the right of way beyond the boundary lines of Lot 38, Block 12003, and are for the benefit of Lot 38, Block 12003, commonly known as 20 Van Wagenen Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Construction Sidewalks
Introduced Aye