Jackson township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat

JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 application opening.

Community members interested in public service and local governance may submit letters of interest beginning Monday at 8:00 a.m. The submission window will remain open through Wednesday, June 4, at 4:30 p.m. The vacancy was not attributed to any specific resignation or departure in the announcement.

Qualified applicants should email their letters to Township Clerk Martin at smartin@jacksontwpnj.net and Deputy Clerk Gencarelli at bgencarelli@jacksontwpnj.net. Candidates may be contacted after the deadline to schedule interviews with council members as part of the review process.

Official Notice of Council Vacancy

The Township Council is currently accepting letters of interest from interested and eligible individuals to fill a vacant seat on the Council.
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Community members who are committed to public service and wish to contribute to the governance and representation of our township are encouraged to apply. Letters of interest will be accepted beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and must be received no later than Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Following the close of the submission period, the Council may reach out to selected candidates to participate in interviews as part of the evaluation process.

Please submit your letter of interest via email to both of the following contacts:

• Ms. Susan Martin, Township Clerk – smartin@jacksontwpnj.net

• Ms. Beth Gencarelli, Deputy Clerk – bgencarelli@jacksontwpnj.net
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We encourage all interested and eligible residents to consider this important opportunity to serve our community and take an active role in local government.

“Community members who are committed to public service and wish to contribute to the governance and representation of our township are encouraged to apply,” the notice stated.

The timeline indicates the council is aiming for a prompt appointment process, though no date for the final decision has been disclosed.

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