Jackson Township Councilmember Mordy Burnstein, who is seeking reelection, has just received a warm endorsement from Rob Nixon.
According to Shore News Network, "the endorsement is seen as a critical move in the lead-up to the November elections, potentially swaying voters concerned with the direction of development and fiscal responsibility in Jackson Township."
Rob Nixon previously served as Council President until his resignation after Agudath Israel filed a lawsuit alleging that the Township’s 2017 ordinances banning schools and dormitories are “outrageously targeting” the Orthodox-Jewish community.
The lawsuit singles out Robert Nixon, then-Jackson Council President, for allegedly saying that it would be “reprehensible” and “not acceptable” for Orthodox Jews to move into Jackson.
According to court depositions of his then-peers Ken Bressi and Barry Calogero, Nixon spearheaded the anti-Orthodox sentiment present within the township’s governing body and local Republican Club, and orchestrated the creation of several township ordinances aimed at curbing the activities of Orthodox Jewish residents in the township.
According to the Agudah lawsuit, Nixon spied on Jewish residents and coordinated his efforts with Jackson Strong.
At one point, Mr. Nixon was accused of telling residents of Jackson not to sell their homes to Orthodox Jews, saying “the threat [of Orthodox Jews] can be eliminated if people held their ground and refused the offers being made on their properties and remain committed to Jackson Township and their neighbors.”
At a township council meeting in July 2016, after some residents criticized members of the council for not being sufficiently tough on the rapidly growing Orthodox-Jewish community, Mr. Nixon reaffirmed his position to block Orthodox Jews from moving to Jackson. “Everyone in this room is on the same page,” he announced.
It was Nixon who also specifically authored a township ordinance that required landlords to file an annual registration in order to hold them responsible for illegal apartments and dormitories.
Nixon’s ordinances - which were signed into law by Mayor Mike Reina - eventually cost taxpayers $5 million in legal fees (and were tossed out in court).
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1 comment:
Mr. Reina and Mr. Nixon had a sudden change of heart and found the error of their ways.or have they seen its more profit to "if you can't beat them join them". Reigna is an expert politician.
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