NJ: Initiative To Transform Lakewood Township Into a Thriving City
Lakewood Township has grown exponentially in recent years, both in population and economic activity
Transforming Lakewood Township into a City: Why It Matters
Lakewood Township has grown exponentially in recent years, both in population and economic activity. With this rapid development, the current township structure faces significant challenges in delivering essential services, maintaining infrastructure, and planning for future growth. This petition aims to transform Lakewood into a city, which would bring numerous benefits to residents, businesses, and the overall community.
Key Benefits of Becoming a City
1. Improved Local Governance
Transitioning from a township to a city would provide Lakewood with a more streamlined and effective form of government. City governance often allows for better representation, more transparency, and greater accountability. This would enable faster decision-making and better responsiveness to the needs of the community.
2. Enhanced Public Services
As a city, Lakewood would have increased access to state and federal funding for essential services such as public safety, sanitation, road maintenance, and public transportation. This would result in a higher quality of life for residents through better infrastructure and amenities.
3. Stronger Economic Development
City status would likely attract more businesses and investors due to the improved infrastructure, better planning capabilities, and a more stable governance structure. This would lead to job creation, increased property values, and a more vibrant local economy.
4. Better Urban Planning
With the pressures of a growing population, Lakewood needs long-term planning for housing, traffic management, and green spaces. As a city, Lakewood would have more resources and authority to implement comprehensive urban planning strategies to manage growth effectively.
5. Local Autonomy
Currently, many decisions affecting Lakewood are influenced by county or state authorities. Achieving city status would grant Lakewood more autonomy over issues such as zoning, education, and development, empowering local leaders to prioritize the community’s unique needs.
Why Now?
Lakewood has reached a critical point in its development. The township structure, designed for smaller populations and lower-density areas, struggles to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly expanding community. Residents deserve a government structure capable of addressing current challenges and planning for a sustainable future. This petition reflects a collective desire for positive change and a brighter future for Lakewood.
Call to Action
We invite all residents, business owners, and stakeholders to join the movement by signing and sharing the petition. Together, we can take this important step toward transforming Lakewood into a thriving city that meets the needs of today while preparing for tomorrow.
#LakewoodDeservesBetter #CityStatusNow #TransformLakewood
The petition calls to merge Lakewood and the surrounding New Jersey townships which are located in Ocean County, including Toms River, Jackson, Brick and Manchester into one city.
To Sign The Petition: Click Here
12 Comments
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01/08/2025 | ח' טבת התשפ"ה
People don’t realize that there are hundreds (if not in the thousands) of middle-sized towns across America that are completely run down, with outdated infrastructure and a declining environment with residents slowly moving away and nearly abandoned.
Thank G-D here in New Jersey we have thriving communities in Lakewood and nearby towns. But just because we are thriving doesn’t mean we can’t do better. Simply put, the Government takes care of city’s financially, they don’t take care of towns (even thriving towns)
We have smart elected officials and dedicated township representatives that would know how to “accept the perks of being a city while keeping the local township beauty” of Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River, Howell, Manchester, Brick and other nearby areas.
Let’s lower our taxes for ALL homeowners from all communities and let’s make Lakewood (and the surrounding neighborhoods) great again!
Sign the petition!
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01/08/2025 | ח' טבת התשפ"ה
There’s so much good to Lakewood, merging with other townships into a city will make all neighborhoods flourish more. City’s gets tens of millions of $$$ in state and federal funding, something townships don’t receive. This will lower the cost for Yeshiva tuition for everyone and as well have the state and federal government add much needed funding to the public school system instead of extra taxes on Ocean Conty residents.
It’s a win, win situation!
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01/08/2025 | ח' טבת התשפ"ה
How do we stop this?
Is there a petition needed? And if so, who is this presented to??? -
01/08/2025 | ח' טבת התשפ"ה
How do we sign up to stop this?
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01/07/2025 | ז' טבת התשפ"ה
Nobody wants to support this because people don’t appreciate being forced to change their neighborhoods, stores, etc. Trying to combine other towns into Lakewood is inconsiderate.
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01/07/2025 | ז' טבת התשפ"ה
Quit trying to turn Jackson into Lakewood, let alone merging them.
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01/07/2025 | ז' טבת התשפ"ה
As a Resident of Jackson The last thing I would want is to be any part of Lakewood it is turning into a very dangerous place just to drive through children unattended playing in the street
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01/07/2025 | ז' טבת התשפ"ה
Absolutely insane. Good luck with that. Stay in your town and out of ours.
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01/06/2025 | ו' טבת התשפ"ה
As a Jackson resident, why would I ever want to join Lakewood in forming a city? I moved away from the city because I want Jackson. No, thanks.
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01/05/2025 | ה' טבת התשפ"ה
Heilige Yidden! Imagine how much better it could be for our kinderlach if these towns come together as one big city. More money for chinuch, better school buses, and more programs for the kids—this isn’t about politics, it’s about helping Yidden live better. Together, we can make a big difference for the future of our families!
Please sign and share!
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forum Reply to Oak n vine resident 01/08/2025 | ח' טבת התשפ"ה
Do the frum not care that there are already people living in these towns who don’t want this? It’s incredibly selfish to consider only your needs. I’m Jewish and I’m not antisemitic, but I’m appalled by this entitled attitude. You sue if you don’t get your way and then wonder why people don’t like you. No one wants a house of worship, school, or dormitory of any denomination right next to their house. I wonder how the frum would feel if a mosque, church, or Buddhist temple was put right in the middle of their residential neighborhoods with no consideration for the people who already live there.
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01/05/2025 | ה' טבת התשפ"ה
I don’t think there will be anywhere close to enough support from surrounding townships to join Lakewood in becoming a city, unless there is a lot of work done to explain and educate the residents of what they stand to gain.
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