JERSEY CITY AND BEYOND — Jersey City officials are changing their minds about a proposal to bring the Formula One Grand Prix auto race to Liberty State Park.
The Hudson Reporter first broke the news on Monday about the proposal for the race to come to Jersey City, after Sam Pesin, president of the Friends of Liberty State Park, expressed outrage at the proposal during the Friends’ annual luncheon on Sunday
On Tuesday, Mayor Jerramiah Healy issued a statement: “After a review of the draft proposal prepared by the City’s Tourism Office, I have come to the same conclusion as Sam Pesin and the Friends of Liberty State Park that this type of event is not suited for Liberty State Park. I have instructed the Tourism Office to withdraw the proposal immediately. While we work to attract national and international events to our city, we must ensure that they are appropriate and will have the least impact upon the quality of life of our residents and our community.” — RK