Hurricane Sandy
Township Proposes Creation of Disaster Recovery Ombudsman Position
Part-time employee would be available after hours to help with Sandy questions
In an effort to be more accessible to working residents who are rebuilding their Sandy-damaged properties, Toms River officials have proposed the creation of a part-time disaster recovery ombudsman position. The appointee would serve as the public's liaison to state, federal and local government agencies as rebuilding continues, according to the ordinance creating the position introduced by the Township Council this week. "We have so many homeowners in our township right now who are looking for a go-to person or staff," said council Vice President Maria Maruca. "To create this position for a short period of time to help them through this process is well-needed." The ombudsman — someone with the necessary construction and recovery …
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Michelle Blamble
9:32 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
or, you know, they could just have the people we already pay work more hours. In the private sector when we have more work we just work more hours. more ›