Mahwah Township Council Candidate Profile: Jonathan Wong

In preparation for Tuesday’s election, Patch asked the four candidates running for an unexpired term on the Mahwah township council to fill out the following “Patch Candidate Profile.”

Below are the answers Patch received from Candidate Jonathan Wong.

Name: Jonathan S. Wong

Age: 22

Where did you grow up? Please tell us a little bit about your education and profession.

• Raised in Mahwah
• Graduated Mahwah High School – Class of 2009
• Graduated City University of New York Baruch College – Bachelor Degree in Finance & Investments May 2013
• Business Owner (Trinity Property Management)
• Real Estate Agent (Full Service Realty)

 How long have you lived in Mahwah? 18 years

Why are you running for a seat on the township council?

I’m running for township council because I believe it’s important for a younger generation to be involved in Mahwah politics and I would like to give back to a town that has given me so much. 

Why do you feel you are the best candidate for the job? 

As the candidate who has lived in the Mahwah the longest, I bring to the table my experience as a business owner, my knowledge in finance, and a new perspective that can contribute ideas and concerns that others may overlook.

What do you feel are some of the most important issues the township is facing?

1. Honest, transparent government – Government that listens, residents should never feel like their voice isn’t being heard
2. Taxes/The budget – Stabilize expenses, find ways to increase revenue, eliminate unnecessary costs
3. Long term fiscal planning – Review the master plan periodically, make sure Mahwah is on the right track (5-10 years), plan for anything/everything

Do you have an election website and/or Facebook page? 

www.facebook.com/jonathanwongformahwah

See the profiles of the other three candidates here.