By Tom Mongelli
Claiming leadership strength and frugal spending, Jackson Township Council President Michael Kafton today announced his intention to become the community's next mayor this November. Also on his ticket is Councilman Dr. Howard Tilis, seeking his first full term on the governing body since being appointed last January.
"Jackson, more than ever, needs a strong leader to guide it through these very difficult times," says Kafton, "and I strongly feel that I am the person who can successfully accomplish this." Kafton served as Mayor under the township's former Committee government format. Among his most recent cost-cutting endeavors is formation of the Going Green Committee, whose task is to incorporate environmentally-friendly methods into government operations in ways that reduce the property tax burden.
Dr. Tilis says that Kafton's methods have impressed him. "I am confident," he says, "that together, we can make a difference to all Jackson residents as we move ahead."
Former Councilman Mike Reina currently occupies the Mayor's post. His goals have been to create more transparency and accountability to township government. Among his current proposals to mitigate the property-tax bite facing homeowners is a reduction in the voluntary set-aside in the levy for open space preservation.
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