Overview
- Councils representing Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River, Howell, and Manchester issued a joint endorsement urging unified voting for Jack Ciattarelli.
- The Lakewood Vaad, Vaad Harabbonim D’Jackson, Igud HaMosdos, and roshei yeshiva of Bais Medrash Govoah circulated letters emphasizing Achdus and broad community participation.
- The Toms River Jewish Community Council cited a 12.9% local tax increase and praised Ciattarelli’s commitment to reforming New Jersey’s school funding formula.
- Down-ballot recommendations included Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra, Sheriff Mike Mastronardy, and County Commissioner Ray Gormley.
- Reporters and organizers describe the unified backing as a potential boost to Republican performance in Ocean County during early voting ahead of the Nov. 4 election, with councils representing roughly 65,000 voters.