Jake and his wife live in West Atlantic City. They have been blessed with two sons and two grandchildren. 

Jake first served on the Township Committee from 1981 to 1983 and served as mayor in 1983. He was re-elected in 2001. Jake is a retired fire inspector with over 27 years experience in law enforcement with special training in investigations and working with the public.

Jake has volunteered on the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) since 1992, spending many years as chairman. He is a past member of the Egg Harbor Township Board of Education (1984-1995) and current member of the EHT MUA, since 1983.

Jake has seen the changes in Egg Harbor Township since Pinelands Legislation and has spent his time on Township Committee working with the Pinelands Commission to reduce growth mandates and phase in new development. Thus far there has been a down zoning from 33,000 units to 24,000 housing units. He is continuing to work to have the build out numbers lowered and have a phase in of growth.

Jake volunteers with the American Cancer Society and Yacht Club of Pleasantville. He is also past president of the West Atlantic City Civic Association.

He is a member of the Friends of the 177th Fighter Squadron, a group organized by Mayor Sonny McCullough to guarantee this important Air Guard unit remains in Egg Harbor Township. 

Jake has been Deputy Mayor since 2004.  The "Citizens for Jake Glassey" are excited to have the opportunity to Re-Elect Jake to the Egg Harbor Township Committee on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, Column B!

Jakes Links:

Photo Album

ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION (document format)

Voter Registration Application (New Feb2007 version, document format)

Jake's Radio Commercial

Citizen's for Jake for Jake Glassey Slide Show

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