Chapter 9:

Infrastructure, Resiliency & Environmental Responsibility Building a City That Can Withstand the Future Infrastructure is the backbone of daily life in Bayonne.

 

When it works, residents hardly notice it. When it fails, quality of life suffers immediately.

A Loyad Booker administration will prioritize smart, responsible investment in infrastructure to protect neighborhoods, strengthen public health, and prepare Bayonne for future challenges — without placing unnecessary burdens on taxpayers.

Fixing What We Have First Bayonne’s infrastructure is aging, and years of deferred maintenance have created real risks.

 

This administration will focus first on maintaining and upgrading existing systems, including:

 Water and sewer lines

 Storm drains and catch basins

 Roads, sidewalks, and curbs

 Public buildings and facilities Repairing what already exists is more cost-effective than emergency fixes later.

 

Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) Implementation The Long Term Control Plan is one of the most important infrastructure commitments facing Bayonne.

A Loyad Booker administration will:

 Implement the LTCP responsibly and transparently

 Coordinate sewer upgrades with road and utility projects to minimize disruption

 Clearly communicate timelines, costs, and progress to residents LTCP investments protect waterways, reduce flooding, and safeguard public health. 

 

Flood Mitigation & Stormwater Management Flooding affects quality of life, property values, and public safety — especially in low-lying and waterfront neighborhoods.

This administration will prioritize:

 Stormwater infrastructure upgrades

 Flood mitigation projects in vulnerable areas

 Coordination with county, state, and federal agencies

 Practical solutions that reduce risk block by block Residents deserve action, not excuses, when it comes to flooding. Environmental Responsibility Without Ideology Protecting the environment should be practical and local.

 

A Loyad Booker administration will focus on:

 Clean water and air

 Responsible waste and recycling practices

 Energy-efficient public facilities

 Projects that save money while reducing environmental impact Environmental responsibility should improve daily life — not create new costs.

 

Coordinating Infrastructure With Development Infrastructure planning must be aligned with growth.

This administration will ensure that:

 New development contributes to infrastructure upgrades

 Major projects align with sewer, water, and transportation capacity

 Developer contributions support long-term public needs Growth should strengthen infrastructure, not strain it. 3

 

Leveraging Outside Funding Bayonne should not shoulder infrastructure costs alone.

A Loyad Booker administration will aggressively pursue:

 State and federal infrastructure grants

 County partnerships

 Funding opportunities tied to the State of New Jersey Master Plan

 

Outside funding reduces pressure on local taxpayers.

Transparency and Accountability Residents have a right to know how infrastructure dollars are spent.

This administration will commit to:

 Clear public reporting on major projects

 Visual explainers for complex initiatives like the LTCP

 Honest communication about timelines and impacts Transparency builds trust and public support.

 

Measuring Success Infrastructure and resiliency progress will be evaluated by:

 Reduced flooding and service disruptions

 Improved condition of roads, sidewalks, and utilities

 Successful delivery of projects on time and on budget

 Increased outside funding secured

 

Closing Principle Strong infrastructure is invisible when done right — but essential always. Under a Loyad Booker administration, Bayonne will invest wisely, plan responsibly, and build resilience that protects residents today while preparing the city for tomorrow.

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Loyad Booker for Mayor – 2026