Jackson GOP applauds effort to continue compliance around Ocean County

The Jackson Republican Club would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Ocean County Prosecutors Office for their efforts to prevent large gatherings in Ocean County.

In an Asbury Park Press story, dated 4/21, it was reported that individuals in one Ocean County town attempted to usurp the law put in place for the protection of all.

The elected government in that town abdicated their duty to their residents and the County by not only turning a blind eye, but actively endorsing a flagrant violation of Executive Order 107.

The endorsement of this reckless plan included the implication that the Ocean County Prosecutor had given authorization to large gatherings in non essential businesses. The Prosecutor’s Office quickly and decisively rebuked that assertion. It is also worth noting that the NJ Attorney General and the Governor have also rebuked this dangerous plan. For that, we also acknowledge their efforts.

We previously asked, and Jackson Council President Barry Calogero implored in his comments before the Jackson Council just last week, the Governor to use a more focused approach on enforcement, and this is an example of him heeding those calls.

While a very few are violating the recommendations of the CoronaVirus Task Force and the Executive Orders laid out here and around the country, this flagrant attempt to circumvent – and even set public policy – by an non-governmental actor is outrageous and should be investigated further.

These actions are the type that endanger many lives. These are the actions that need the full attention of our County and State officials.