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Burlington County Commissioner

Jonathan Chebra

Candidate for Burlington County Commissioner

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Former deputy commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services
Lives in
Bordentown City
Campaign website
jonathanchebra.com

Former chief of staff to then-Assemblyman Herb Conaway and deputy commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services for six years. He has chaired the Burlington County Library Commission for seven years.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to spend county tax dollars responsibly.

    Jonathan Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner · jonathanchebra.com

    “He wants to ensure tax dollars are spent wisely, county government operates with integrity and transparency”
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Education

  • Led elimination of county library late fines.

    As chair of the Burlington County Library Commission.

    Jonathan Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner · jonathanchebra.com

    “And Jon is incredibly proud of eliminating fines for late materials - making the county library a more accessible place for all.”
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  • Opposes attempts to ban books from the county library.

    Jonathan Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner · jonathanchebra.com

    “He’s stood up against attempts to ban books”
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Economy & jobs

  • Pledges to make the county more affordable to live in.

    Jonathan Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner · jonathanchebra.com

    “Making our county a more affordable place to live and stay, delivering services with efficiency and compassion”
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Health & human services

  • Supports wide naloxone access to reduce overdoses.

    Describes this as part of his work as a deputy commissioner of Human Services.

    Jonathan Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner · jonathanchebra.com

    “he worked to reduce overdoses by making Naloxone widely available”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jonathan Chebra on them.

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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Jonathan Chebra for Burlington County Commissioner, New Jersey · The Gist