Here's Who Filed For Manalapan Township Committee In 2021

MANALAPAN, NJ - One seat is up for grabs on the Manalapan Township Committee this year, and two candidates have filed for a spot.

Incumbent Barry Jacobson, a Republican, will be running for his current seat in 2021. Democrat Bashir Mohammad will be challenging Jacobson for his spot.

Jacobson, who is retired, has been a resident of Manalapan for over 20 years. He currently sits on the Cable Television Committee, Environmental/Recycling/Green Team, Manalapan Arts Council, Historical Committee and Special Needs Committee.

Mohammad attended medical school in Ukraine and currently serves as the co-founder of the Healthcare Training Institute in Union County. He's been a Manalapan resident for 25 years.

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