Jack Ciatterelli
Jack Ciatterelli supports affordable housing in New Jersey but opposes mandatory construction in every municipality, arguing that the current law drives overdevelopment, environmental harm, traffic congestion, and higher property taxes. He advocates a regional, smart-growth approach that focuses population growth in transit hubs and urban centers with strong local economies, using tools like Regional Contribution Agreements and labor-based quotas, implemented through legislation rather than judicial mandates. Learn more about Jack’s plan to fix New Jersey.
Affordable Housing Law
Republican lawmakers and local officials across New Jersey have pushed back against the state’s new affordable housing law, arguing it undermines local zoning authority, threatens open space, and creates unfunded mandates on municipalities. They warn that the legislation forces towns to accept high-density development without adequately accounting for infrastructure limits, environmental protections, or the unique character of small communities. Republicans contend that these state-imposed obligations give developers an unfair advantage, drive costly litigation, and shift the financial burden of growth onto local taxpayers. Learn more below.
- Bucco Slams High Density Housing Mandate Legislation, Calls Foul on Countless Municipal Lawsuits
- Schepisi Condemns Mandatory High Density Housing in New Jersey
- Housing Law Breaks Highlands Promise, Puts Towns in Crossfire, Lawmakers Say
- Clifton and Sauickie say bill mandating high-density housing makes NJ less affordable
- The Truth About New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Mandates: A Developer-Driven Scheme?
- Preserving open space and meeting housing obligations don’t go together in NJ