James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor

James Solomon won the election for mayor of Jersey City.

He beat Jim McGreevey, who was trying to come back to politics.

Solomon wants to make the city more affordable, safer, and better for schools.

He also wants to hire more police officers and create a board to oversee them.

McGreevey was governor a long time ago but had to resign because of scandals.

Solomon said he represents the past, and people agreed by voting for Solomon.

Solomon grew up nearby, went to Harvard, and survived cancer.

He wants to give back to the city that supported him.