Benjamin Jackson

Credit: James Escher

Jackson, 64, of Freeport, is not registered in a politic al p arty and is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines.
He has served as president and founder of Ben's General Contracting Corp. in Freeport for 46 years, focusing on home renovations and construction.
Jackson has served on the Freeport Zoning Board since 2013. He also serves as chairman on several national remodeling boards and the National Home Industry Board. He is first vice president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.

Jackson said he wants to keep Nassau County affordable for families, homeowners and fixed-income seniors. He plans to curb property tax increases and limit county discretionary spending to pass balanced budgets.
He said he will defend local development oversight through his zoning board experience to maintain the suburban character of Long Island and push back against state oversight urging high density buildings in single-family neighborhoods.
Jackson said he will enhance community policing by improving relationships with residents and police. He pledged to secure funding for police, firefighters and EMS for modern equipment.

Debra S. Mule