In an editorial, Jersey City Ward A council candidate Pam Johnson explains why the city need minority developers at the table going forward to shape the city. Jersey City does not lack development ideas, ambition, or even capital. If we want real change, we need enforced policies that incentivize developers to partner with equity-based minority developers right here, right now, on city-owned land. When you bring minority developers to the table as full partners, you create generational wealth, not just paychecks. The city must also makeresources available to help minority developers access capital, navigate city processes,and scale up so they are truly prepared to lead.