JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Residents will soon have more opportunities to speak directly with their local leaders under a new initiative announced by the Jackson Township Council.
Council President Mordy Burnstein said the program aims to make town government more accessible and transparent.
The plan includes a series of “Meet the Council” sessions and designated “Council Hours” at Town Hall.
Key Points
- Jackson Township will introduce new “Meet the Council” and “Council Hours” programs to increase resident engagement.
- Residents will be able to attend informal group discussions or schedule one-on-one meetings with council members.
- A schedule of times and participating council members will be released on the township website in the coming weeks.
Initiative designed to increase public access
According to Burnstein, the initiative is meant to “strengthen communication between residents and local leadership” by giving people a chance to share their thoughts directly with elected officials. Each council member will host individual office hours at Town Hall, where residents can book appointments to discuss issues one-on-one.
The “Meet the Council” sessions will be held in the main meeting room and feature two council members at each event. These informal gatherings will allow residents to bring up any issue—from policing to development—without a fixed agenda.
Residents can visit the township website at www.jacksontwpnj.net for more details and dates.
Sessions to be held throughout the year
Town officials said the meetings will occur regularly to maintain open dialogue beyond the formal council schedule. Dates and times for the first sessions will be announced soon through the township’s website and social media channels.
Burnstein emphasized that the sessions are open to all and designed to give residents “a seat at the table” in shaping Jackson’s future.