Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, Councilmembers-elect Scott Sargent and Jennifer Kuhn

Mayor Michael Reina wins re-election in contentious Jackson Township election

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Incumbent Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina was victorious Tuesday night in a contentious election in Jackson Township that pitted feuding factions of the Jackson Republican Club against each…

Open Letter to Mayor Michael Reina: McGuckin Loses for Jackson Again, It’s Time to Fire Him and Hire a Winner

JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin was promoted by Mayor Michael Reina to the lead legal counsel in January of 2020, but McGuckin saw the denial of Jackson Parke North…

Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Hit With Default in Employee Retaliation Lawsuit

Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn was placed in default after failing to respond to a retaliation lawsuit accusing township officials of targeting a code enforcement officer, though a judge later allowed the…

Jackson’s Embattled Interim Mayor Files Papers to Run for Full Term in 2026

Jackson Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Files to Run for Full Term in November Election Jackson, NJ — Jackson Township’s interim mayor has taken the next step toward keeping the town’s top elected…

Feud Between Jackson Mayor and Code Enforcement Dept. Began After Mayor Cited for Failing to Register as Landlord, Suit Claims

Code enforcement officer alleges harassment, discipline after citing council president, now mayor, Jennifer L. Kuhn Jackson Township, NJ – A lawsuit filed in Ocean County Superior Court lays out a detailed series…

Jackson code officer sues township officials over alleged job retaliation tied to mayor’s code violations

A longtime Jackson Township employee says enforcement actions against a local official triggered reprisals, discipline, and threats to his job. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township code enforcement officer has filed suit…

Jackson Mayor Under Fire for Flipping Town Hall Parking Spot Long Reserved for Veterans for Herself

Jackson, NJ – What had been a largely dormant issue at Town Hall erupted into public controversy only after Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn reclaimed the mayor’s designated parking space, displacing a veterans-only…

Two Million Dollar Settlement Agreement With Jackson Police Chief Released, Ending Two-Year Power Struggle with Council, Mayor Kuhn

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township has quietly agreed to pay Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz a $2 million settlement to resolve a whistleblower and discrimination lawsuit, ending a bitter legal battle…

Jackson Township Mayor Kuhn faces lawsuits, workplace harassment claims, resignations, and backlash

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn claims she is just holding employees in town hall accountable and providing transparencies, but lawsuits, employee complaints, and a $2,000,000 settlement with the…

Jackson police chief forced out after bitter feud with Mayor Kuhn lands $2 million payout

JACKSON, NJ – The political drama that has gripped Jackson Township for nearly two years reached a stunning conclusion this week when Police Chief Matthew Kunz was forced out of his position,…

‘Retire or be fired’: Jackson employee says Mayor Kuhn forced her out after she refused to break the law

Jackson, NJ – A longtime township employee has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Jackson Township and its leadership, alleging retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination after she refused to comply with what…

Jackson mayor’s feud with police chief ends with costly ‘seven-figure’ settlement and retirement

JACKSON, NJ – A heated and oftentimes public feud between Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Police Chief Matthew Kunz has reached a costly conclusion for the township, as township officials today confirmed…

‘Get Rid of the Retard by January’ Jackson Mayor Facing Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township employee has filed a lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court accusing township officials, including Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and the Township of Jackson of workplace harassment,…

Mayor Jennifer Kuhn meets with a resident after this week's Jackson Township council meeting.

Jackson Township has a new mayor and she’s ready to hit the ground running

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to appoint Council President Jennifer Kuhn to serve as mayor to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor Michael Reina. Reina retired from…

Jackson council to appoint new mayor following Reina resignation

Jackson, NJ – Township officials will convene a special meeting Friday morning to appoint a new mayor after the resignation of longtime Mayor Michael Reina. According to the Township Council agenda, the…

Departing Jackson Mayor Promises Smooth Transition in Resignation Letter

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina is calling it quits after nearly two decades in public office as he prepares for his next journey in life. In a letter sent to…

Jackson Mayor Steps Down: Reina Resigns

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina submitted his resignation town hall this morning. The longtime mayor has been rumored to be stepping down for weeks, ahead of an upcoming promotion he…

Jackson Council Hopeful Chris Pollak’s Apartment Landord Donated $10,000 to Help Mayor Reina Win in 2022

Jackson, NJ – Jackson council candidate Chris Pollak is coming under scrutiny after election filings and political insiders revealed close ties to Mayor Michael Reina, powerful developers, and the landlord of the…

State Ethics Commission Launches Investigation into Shade Tree Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor but Allegedly Approved by Township Anyway

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs is actively investigating nearly $200,000 in potentially fraudulently contracted services under the guise of a falsified ordinance, according to documents on…

Lakewood Deputy Mayor, Manchester Council President Latest Politicians to Land Lucrative County Jobs

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re a Republican elected official in Ocean County, there’s a good chance shortly after your election, you’ll find yourself employed within the Ocean County government. Usually, those…

Mayor Michael Reina