The JACKSON Times Vol. 22 - No. 16
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Council Candidates Face Off
Annual Ride Celebrates Vets
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two candidates are running in the November 4 general election for one council seat. The Jackson Times reached out to Chris Pollak and Al Couceiro requesting details of their background why they want a spot on the dais. The vacant seat was occupied by Councilman Scott Sargent whose term would have ended on December 31, 2026. He died in May following heart surgery and his spot on the council was filled by former Councilman Kenneth Bressi who is not running for the position.
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Photo by Andrew Rice The Central New Jersey Spyder Ryders get ready to ride in the Wounded Warrior Escort. By Andrew Rice JACKSON - Local veterans were honored for their service to our country at the 17th annual Wounded Warrior Escort. The event was organized by former Jackson Mayor Michael Reina and was hosted by the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, which is located on South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson. Residents and community groups from the surrounding area showed up to support and honor those who served. Veterans, motorcycle clubs, and contingents of Jackson’s emergency services gathered at the Jackson Justice Complex around 9 a.m. with the procession to the club beginning
around 9:30. The path was led by Jackson fire trucks in the front, with the veterans being on motorcycles in the back. Once the veterans arrived at the club, they were treated to lunch with their families. Reina put this event together to let veterans know that we care about them, as all people who have served are permanently affected in some way by their service to our country. “I don’t think there’s a veteran who is not wounded in one way, shape, or form,” Reina said. “We do this every year to let them know we care about them,” he said. “We appreciate (Vets - See Page 4)
12th District Assembly Race Showdown By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The 12th District New Jersey Assembly race on the November 4 ballot will include four candidates, Democratic candidates Freshta Taeb and Kyler Dineen facing Republican incumbent candidates Alex Sauickie and Robert Clifton. The Jackson Times spoke with one candidate from each side for this article – Sauickie and Taeb. The other candidates will be presented in an article next week. Alex Sauickie Assemblyman Sauickie said, “I proudly represent
New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District, which includes Jackson and Plumsted, bringing over 20 years of leadership in financial technology and business innovation to public service.” He is a lifelong Jackson resident and graduate of The College of New Jersey. “I built a successful career as CEO of several fintech and software firms, also serving as Chairman of the Kimball Medical Center Foundation, serving on the Jackson Environmental Committee, the Zoning Board, and on the Jackson Township Council, where I focused on open space preservation, cost reduction, and community safety.”
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Christopher Pollak “My name is Christopher Pollak. I’m a father, husband, and concerned resident of Jackson. I’m 41 years old and I have lived in Jackson for about seven years. By trade, I’m a building maintenance unit mechanic, and I also own and operate a martial arts school in town.” “Over the years, I’ve managed businesses, trained and mentored students, and led a chapter of the Guardian Angels, a volunteer organization dedicated to community safety and service. I’ve been a fighter both in and out of the ring, and that fighting spirit carries into my approach to life and politics. I’m ready to fight for what’s right, stand up to the establishment, and serve the people of Jackson,” he added. Pollak said “I’m not running because I want to be a politician. Honestly, I can’t stand them. They are fake and self-serving. I’m running because I feel I have to fight back against the people selling out our town. Like so many other residents, I’m concerned about the future of Jackson. Most people are not happy with the direction our town is headed in.” “Too often, I see decisions being made for the benefit of special interests instead of the people who actually live here. I believe we need real voices and everyday people that are willing to step up and fight for the community. That’s why I’m running, to make sure the people of Jackson are heard and put first,” he added. As to his thoughts about the most pressing issue currently facing the township, Pollak responded that it is “a lack of leadership that truly represents and listens to the people. Residents feel ignored while development, conflicts of interest, and political games take priority. First thing is to listen to residents’ concerns and the issues affecting them. It starts with leaders who put people before politics.” “This governing body will not address this issue. It’s apparent in everything they do. They are motivated by money, power, and influence over what the people who live here want. They need to start saying no to projects that don’t benefit residents,” the candidate said. (Council Face Off - See Page 4)
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