Family of missing Jackson man criticizes mayor over empty $1,000 pledge, mayor fights back to defend herself

Relatives of 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman say the promised reward donation was not fulfilled

Jackson, N.J. — The family of a 22-year-old Jackson man missing for more than four months publicly accused Mayor Jennifer Kuhn of failing to honor a $1,000 pledge to help fund efforts to locate him.

During a tense township council meeting, relatives of Mortimer Wortman said both Kuhn and Councilman Chris Pollak had committed to contributing $1,000 toward a reward, but only Pollak followed through, prompting frustration and emotional appeals for accountability.