From The Desk Of Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn
I am pleased to provide an update on several important initiatives currently underway in Jackson Township as we continue working to improve public safety, strengthen accountability, and better serve our community.
First, I want to update residents on several ongoing traffic signal improvement projects taking place throughout the Township. These projects are part of our broader commitment to improving roadway safety, easing congestion, and creating safer intersections for both residents and commuters.
At Diamond Road and Commodore Boulevard, the traffic signal project remains on schedule and is expected to be completed in July 2026. At South New Prospect Road and Brewers Bridge Road, work is expected to be completed and ready for final inspection this week. Once completed, we are awaiting the signal vendor to confirm a date for activation. In addition, at Harmony Road and Jackson Mills Road, County crews will begin work by the end of this week, with signal activation expected by the end of next week.
These improvements reflect our administration’s continued focus on working with Ocean County on making meaningful infrastructure investments that improve the daily lives of our residents and address long-standing traffic concerns throughout Jackson.
I am also proud to announce that the Jackson Township Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is now staffed and officially began conducting rental inspections on Monday, March 16.
This is an important milestone for our Township. The Bureau was established to ensure that rental properties throughout Jackson are properly registered and in compliance with local ordinances, health standards, safety requirements, and property maintenance regulations. This effort is about protecting residents, preserving neighborhoods, and restoring the structure and oversight that should have been in place all along.
When I took office, we inherited a system that lacked the organization and enforcement necessary to properly regulate rental housing. Establishing a fully staffed Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is a major step forward in ensuring that rental properties in Jackson Township are safe, properly maintained, and legally registered.
Our residents deserve transparency, fairness, and consistent enforcement of the rules that protect neighborhoods and families. At the same time, the Township will continue to work cooperatively with property owners to help ensure compliance while applying these regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
These efforts represent the kind of progress our residents expect and deserve. My administration remains committed to delivering results, improving quality of life, and ensuring that Jackson Township continues moving forward. We are proud of the work that our Rental Housing Inspectors Mr. Jose Riveria and Ms. Hope Drew have done to date and we are looking forward to working with them to continue tackling this issue in Jackson.
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