JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club is inviting members of the community to become involved in local and state government after Governor Phil Murphy cut millions of dollars from the Jackson Township School District in his 2023-24 budget.
Murphy has cut $6,287,744, while increasing aid to communities such as Lakewood, Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, Camden, and others.
Many Republicans are saying Murphy is punishing the children in districts whose parents voted for Jack Ciattarelli, and they might not be wrong. Across the state, districts that voted against Murphy saw massive cuts, while those who voted for Murphy’s 2021 re-election saw record increases.
“As I am sure everyone has heard, Governor Murphy has proposed draconian cuts to our schools. As Mayor Reina stated, It is time for the governor to stop using our most precious commodity, our children, as political pawns,’ Mordy Burnstein, President of the Jackson GOP, said today. “The actions of Governor Murphy remind us again of the importance of electing Republicans. Please encourage your friends and family to get involved by attending our meetings and following us on Facebook. A strong club will keep the Democrats from gaining a foothold in Jackson.”
Last week, Mayor Michael Reina slammed Murphy, shocked that the governor would play politics with school children in Jackson.
Now, the Board of Education has a tough choice to make. The most obvious choice would be to cut layers of unnecessary administrators, but school officials said they are looking into a budget referendum.
District administrators are also eyeing Jackson Township’s municipal coffers and seeking to take some of the town’s budget surplus to fill the gaps.
This year, the school board voted to approve across-the-board raises for administrators knowing the district was facing a financial cliff in 2023-24.