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James Solomon

Former Jersey City Council - Ward E

E, New Jersey

James E. Solomon is an accomplished American engineer, entrepreneur, and public servant. He is renowned for founding several companies, including one that merged to form Cadence Design Systems, a prominent chip manufacturing toolmaker. As an innovator in integrated chip design, Solomon holds 23 patents and has been recognized as an IEEE Fellow. His contributions to the field earned him the prestigious Phil Kaufman Award in 1997. Academically, Solomon possesses a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Pomona College and a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at institutions such as Saint Peter's University, Hudson County Community College, and New Jersey City University. Additionally, Solomon is a Council Member for Ward E in Jersey City.