Haddonfield Commissioner Jeff Kasko Seeks Third Term

HADDONFIELD, NJ — When Haddonfield Commissioner Jeff Kasko filed paperwork to run in the May 11 nonpartisan Board of Commissioners elections on Monday, it was the beginning of this campaign for a third term.

In his first two terms, the 20-year-old Haddonfield resident has served as Deputy Mayor and one term as Mayor and Commissioner of Revenue and Finance.

“After discussions with residents throughout town, I’ve decided to run one more time for Haddonfield Borough Commissioner, so that we can complete the work that is underway to both preserve and improve Haddonfield for current and future residents,” Kasko said.

He and incumbent Colleen Bianco Bezich both opted to run for re-election, but Mayor Neal Rochford announced over the weekend he would not run again.

That leaves eight candidates pursuing three open seats on Haddonfield’s Board of Commissioners. Read more here: Haddonfield Mayor Neal Rochford Will Not Seek Re-Election

Kasko said he intends to focus on the experience he brings as an elected official, long-term resident, dedicated community volunteer, and father of five, as well as his accomplishments and initiatives as a member of the Board of Commissioners.

“I look forward to discussing important issues and projects over the next two months, including public health and safety during a pandemic, municipal spending and taxes, infrastructure and storm water improvements, Bancroft redevelopment, affordable housing, and welcoming families, seniors and diversity in our town,” Kasko said.

Before serving as Commissioner, Kasko served on the town’s Zoning Board, and was a board member of the Haddonfield Civic Association and Haddonfield Lions Club. He has volunteered many hours as a Lion, Haddonfield Little League coach, Youth Basketball coach and Christ The King parishioner, and has served as the Commissioner’s representative on the Library Board, Human Relations Commission, Planning Board, Municipal Alliance, and the Partnership for Haddonfield.

Kasko is raising five sons, all attending or graduating from Haddonfield public schools. He is employed as a senior licensing and regulatory analyst with the N.J. Department of Health. Kasko is a graduate of Purdue University (B.A.) and Rutgers University.