Freehold Borough Council Election 2024: Annette Jordan

FREEHOLD, NJ — Freehold’s general election on Nov. 5 has four candidates running for two open seats on the Freehold Borough Council.

Incumbent Annette Jordan is running for one of two seats with Sharon Shutzer. Opposing candidates include Richard “Ricky” Gartz and Autumn Nonnenmacher.

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Annette Jordan

Age: 61
Town of residence: Borough of Freehold
Education: College
Occupation: Retired

What drove you to seek public office?
What drives me to seek public office is my passion to give back to my community.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?
My experience and my passion for Freehold Borough.

Prior to seeking a seat on the council, I served nineteen years on the Freehold Borough Board of Education, six serving as President.

I’ve worked with the Freehold Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse for the past fifteen years, serve on the Board of Neighborhood Connections to Health, work with the Freehold Safety Net, and serve on the Freehold Spooktacular and Olde Freehold Day committees.

As a councilwoman, I’m the liaison to the Freehold Borough Recreation Commission, the Freehold Board of Health, the Participatory Budgeting Committee, the Mayor's Wellness Committee, and the Freehold Board of Health. I also chair the Redevelopment Committee.

My commitment is to improve the quality of life for all the residents of Freehold Borough. Always putting people above politics.

What do you see as the biggest issue facing Freehold Borough, and how will you resolve it?
As we move our community forward, we’ll continue to invest in our parks, roads, and public facilities. However, that takes revenue. To accomplish this we need to generate alternative revenue sources to take the burden off our residents.

Responsible redevelopment, recreational cannabis, a parking management system, and over 8 million in grant funding have allowed us to move forward improving the quality of life of our residents while taking the burden of our community investments off our neighbors.

What are past accomplishments or experiences that make you qualified for this position?
My experience working with community organizations and civic organizations. Listed in question two.

Name one thing about Freehold Borough that always makes you smile.
The people and the pride they have for our hometown.