Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein and Council Vice President Giuseppe Palmeri announced that they will host a community roundtable focused on rental properties and related issues facing the township, as local officials continue stepping up enforcement of rental ordinances.
The roundtable is scheduled to take place at Jackson Town Hall, located at 95 Don Connor Boulevard, on Tuesday, January 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Township leaders said the meeting is part of a broader effort to address concerns surrounding illegal rentals and to strengthen oversight as Jackson prepares for 2026 and the launch of its new Bureau of Rental Housing. Officials have said the new bureau will play a central role in enforcing local codes and ensuring compliance across all rental properties in the township.
The purpose of the roundtable is to provide residents with an open forum to share feedback, concerns, and ideas regarding rental housing in Jackson. Township officials said community input gathered during the discussion will help guide future policy decisions and ensure that enforcement efforts reflect the needs and experiences of residents.
Joining Burnstein and Palmeri at the roundtable will be Township Attorney McGuckin, Code Enforcement Head Andrew Cheney, and Denise Neri, each of whom will be available to answer questions and provide insight within their areas of expertise. Individual council members will attend on a rotating basis to comply with New Jersey’s quorum requirements.
“This roundtable is about listening,” Burnstein said. “We want to hear directly from our residents, understand their experiences, and work collaboratively toward thoughtful solutions.”
Palmeri emphasized that township officials are committed to addressing long-standing complaints related to rental properties and enforcing local laws.
“Mayor Kuhn and the township council have listened to and fully understand the concerns and complaints made by residents in the past, and we are committed to enforcing our ordinances and ensuring compliance by all landlords in Jackson,” Palmeri said. “We will use every legal means in our toolbox to ensure all rentals are in full compliance moving forward in Jackson Township.”
Palmeri added that many of the township’s existing ordinances and enforcement initiatives originated from previous community discussions, underscoring the importance of public participation.
“Community engagement is essential to good governance,” he said. “By opening this dialogue, we can better address concerns while ensuring that any future actions are well-informed and balanced.”
Township officials are encouraging residents to attend and take part in the discussion as Jackson continues its efforts to promote transparency, collaboration, and responsive local government while tackling rental housing challenges.
This forum is a joke. It’s a stall tactic to placate people cause of Chris Pollacks exposing the bs. It’s a smoke screen to take attention away from abuse and make it look like they care. I’m sure when his term becomes up for vote the corrupt system will go all out on getting him removed.