Mayor-Elect Solomon Announces Nathaniel Styer

as Communications Director

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor-elect James Solomon today announced the appointment of Nathaniel Styer as Communications Director for his incoming administration. Styer, a veteran communications executive with extensive experience in crisis management and public sector communications, will oversee the city's internal and external communications strategy beginning January 15, 2026.

"Nathaniel brings exactly the experience and expertise our administration needs," said Mayor-elect James Solomon. "He has proven he can lead communications through the most challenging circumstances while keeping the public informed and building trust. As we work to make Jersey City more affordable, more accountable, and better run, Nathaniel will help us communicate clearly with residents about what we're doing and why. Transparency is central to our mission, and I'm confident Nathaniel will help us deliver on that promise."

Styer most recently served as Press Secretary for New York City Public Schools, where he led external communications, media relations, and social media strategy for the nation's largest public school system, serving over one million students and staff. In that role, he guided the organization through the unprecedented communications challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, managed ongoing crisis communications related to school safety and operations, and built relationships with major national outlets.

"I'm honored to join Mayor-elect Solomon's team at this pivotal moment for Jersey City," said Nathaniel Styer. "The Mayor-elect is committed to an honest, effective government that works for residents, not special interests. My job is to make sure Jersey City families receive accurate, timely information from their government, can trust that City Hall is operating with full transparency, and that the full diversity of their city is represented in government communications. I've spent my career communicating on behalf of students and families, and I'm excited to bring that same commitment to the people of Jersey City."

As Communications Director, Styer will report directly to Chief of Staff Laura Bustamante and serve as the primary liaison between the Mayor's Office, the media, and the public. He will oversee strategic communications, media relations, crisis management, digital presence, and public outreach efforts for the administration.

Styer holds a degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan. He began his career as a special education teacher in Louisiana before transitioning to education policy and communications work. 

About Mayor-elect Solomon

James Solomon was elected Mayor of Jersey City on December 2 with a mandate to pursue an aggressive agenda focused on affordability, modernizing city services and operations, and delivering a competent and effective government. Mayor-elect Solomon previously served as a two-term councilman, where he built a reputation for standing against corruption and fighting for housing affordability and a more responsive City government. Mayor-elect Solomon will take office on January 15.