Jackson Township is surprised to learn of the filing of a lawsuit by the State of New Jersey.  Nearly a year ago the Township of Jackson provided thousands of documents to the state in response to their requests for information.  The Township went out of it’s way to provide whatever they asked for and we have not heard from them since.   Instead we learn that they simply filed suit and issued a press release.

Before one level of government decides to sue another, we would think it would be in the best interests of the taxpayers for the parties to at least sit down and attempt to resolve any issues or review any facts which may be in dispute.  For whatever reason the state chose not to do so here.   Now, both the state and local taxpayers will be forced to pay the costs of litigation.

Jackson Township is a community of over 60,000 residents, including members of nearly every faith and the Township will defend itself appropriately.

Terence Wall

Business Administrator

Jackson