JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs is actively investigating nearly $200,000 in potentially fraudulently contracted services under the guise of a falsified ordinance, according to documents on file with the government entities.

Originally reported in 2022 by Shore News Network, the former Jackson Township council voted on a highly suspect ordinance that would have allowed the township to contract with the father of one of the sitting council members, Steven Chisolm. That ordinance, passed by the outgoing councilmembers, was later vetoed by Mayor Reina.

Except that the township had reportedly executed the contract despite the mayor’s alleged veto. The council did not make any attempts to officially overturn the mayor’s veto.

It was one of the last acts b

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