NJ21st Public Transparency & Accountability Policy

NJ21st, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit civic journalism 501(c)(4) organization founded in 2021 and formally incorporated in the State of New Jersey in 2025. We are committed to increasing transparency and accountability within local government, with a focus on New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District. NJ21st began as a grassroots response to secrecy and misinformation in local decision-making — especially around public education, budgeting, and municipal operations. Since then, our work has expanded to cover a broader range of civic issues across multiple communities. Through independent reporting, public records analysis, and community-driven research, we aim to inform, engage, and empower the public to understand how government really works — and who it works for.

As a civic journalism platform focused on accountability, we hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from public institutions. We commit to:

Contributions to NJ21st are not tax deductible. We have chosen 501(c)(4) status to maintain editorial independence and to provide independent candidates a potential platform to voice their positions.

NJ21st, Inc. is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Major decisions — including policy direction, financial oversight, and leadership roles — are reviewed and voted on at least annually.

We are committed to accuracy and welcome corrections, clarifications, and additional context from the public. Contact us anytime at [email protected].

We protect the identity of confidential sources and will never share identifying information without explicit permission. Anonymous tips are reviewed and vetted before being published or investigated.

For questions about our editorial practices, governance, or nonprofit structure visit: https://nj21st.com/policies/, email us at: [email protected]