Trenton Councilwoman Convenes City and Housing Leaders to Address Resident Concerns

Councilwoman Crystal Feliciano leads effort to improve safety and resources in public housing communities

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:35pm

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Trenton Councilwoman Crystal Feliciano has brought together city and housing authority leaders to address ongoing concerns from residents in the city's public housing communities, including issues related to violence, safety, and access to critical resources. The initiative was prompted by Feliciano's visit to Josephson Senior Apartments, where she heard firsthand about recent safety issues and service gaps. Feliciano has now established a coordinated effort with the Trenton Housing Authority and city administration to hold quarterly meetings and develop solutions to better support residents.

Why it matters

Trenton's public housing communities have long faced challenges with crime, safety, and lack of resources. This new collaborative effort between city and housing leaders aims to improve the quality of life for residents and deliver meaningful change through coordinated leadership and accountability.

The details

Following Councilwoman Feliciano's visit to Josephson Senior Apartments and a Trenton Housing Authority meeting where resident concerns were raised, Feliciano convened a working session at City Hall. The first meeting included the Assistant Business Administrator, Police Director, and Trenton Housing Authority leadership. They agreed to establish quarterly meetings to discuss issues and solutions. The first quarterly meeting on April 8th brought together a wider group including the City Business Administrator, Community Street Team, Isles nonprofit, and the Prosecutor's Office. Outcomes included the police department planning to increase presence during high-concern hours, and the housing authority exploring grant opportunities with Isles to secure more resources.

  • Councilwoman Feliciano visited Josephson Senior Apartments in March 2026.
  • Feliciano attended a Trenton Housing Authority meeting on March 11, 2026.
  • The first working session at City Hall was held on March 23, 2026.
  • The first quarterly meeting of the group was held on April 8, 2026.

The players

Councilwoman Crystal Feliciano

A Councilwoman At-Large in the City of Trenton who has taken the lead on addressing resident concerns in the city's public housing communities.

Trenton Housing Authority

The local public housing authority that manages and oversees Trenton's public housing communities.

Trenton Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that will be increasing its presence in public housing areas to address safety concerns.

Isles

A local nonprofit organization that will be exploring grant opportunities with the Trenton Housing Authority to secure more resources for residents.

Trenton Community Street Team

A community-based organization that provides support and resources to residents in Trenton's public housing communities.

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What they’re saying

“This is about accountability and responsiveness. When our seniors and other residents speak, we must listen and, more importantly, we must act. What I heard at Josephson Senior Apartments and the Trenton Authority meeting was not just concern, but a call for coordinated leadership and real solutions.”

— Councilwoman Crystal Feliciano

“Residents throughout the city deserve to feel safe, supported, and heard not sometimes, but all the time. This collaboration ensures that we are not operating in silos but instead working together with urgency and intention to deliver meaningful change. These issues have been ongoing, and with the recent shootings that have taken place within the area of Donnelly Homes, this meeting was timely and much needed.”

— Councilwoman Crystal Feliciano

What’s next

The group plans to hold quarterly meetings to continue discussing issues and potential solutions to address resident concerns throughout Trenton's public housing communities.

The takeaway

This new collaborative effort between city and housing leaders in Trenton represents a promising step towards improving safety, access to resources, and overall quality of life for residents in the city's public housing communities. By working together across agencies and organizations, they aim to deliver meaningful and sustained change.