Mira Prinz-Arey was named executive director of the Jersey City Economic Development Corp. Prinz-Arey will step down as a member of the City Council, where she served for two terms.
Prinz-Arey will officially assume the full-time role beginning April 14 and focus on expanding Jersey City’s economic development efforts.
The executive director’s role was created earlier this year to guide the nonprofit’s next stage of growth under its five-year economic development plan. After a search-and-interview process, Prinz-Arey was selected for her leadership experience in government relations, policy development, management capabilities, and community organizing.
“In my new role with the JCEDC, I look forward to advancing the five-year plan recently approved by the state,” said Prinz-Arey. “We will support for-profit and non-profit businesses of all sizes leveraging UEZ (urban enterprise zone) funding to drive economic development across all parts of the city.”
As a councilwoman, Prinz-Arey represented about 50,000 residents in Jersey City’s Ward B. She is credited with initiatives such as forming the West Side Special Improvement District, Open Space Trust Fund, Arts and Culture Trust, and advocating for other critical infrastructure and quality-of-life improvements.
Prinz-Arey has served on the JCEDC board, planning board, and various special improvement district boards.
“Mira’s deep understanding of our city’s needs, combined with her proven leadership, makes her uniquely qualified to drive the strategic initiatives that will create jobs, support small businesses, and strengthen Jersey City’s economy for years to come,” said Mayor Steven M. Fulop
JCEDC Chair Rosemary McFadden said, “With her at the helm, the JCEDC is poised to further enhance its impact and drive sustainable development citywide.”
The remainder of Prinz-Arey’s term on the City Council will be filled by a qualified candidate as approved by the mayor and council members.
