Live Newark Closing Cost Loans

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 26-1137 amending Title II, Chapter 10, section 7.2 to increase the closing cost loan amount for eligible applicants in the Live Newark Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Where it stands: Adopted on final passage September 9, 2026 after a public hearing with six speakers; no dissent recorded.
• Next: None pending. The minutes do not state the new loan amount.

Public hearing (September 9)

Legislative Administrator Daniel, Corporation Counsel Stewart commented. Public speakers were Lisa Parker, Alif Muhammad, Munirah El-Bomani, Felicia Alston-Singleton, Shakir McDougald, Queen Dannisha Clyburn; positions not recorded. Council Member Council moved to close the hearing and adopt, seconded by Council Member Crump.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302222_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-09 - City Council

Public hearing; adopted.