Benjamin Jackson
Republican · NY · Freeport Zoning Board of Appeals member
Benjamin Jackson owns Ben’s General Contracting and serves on the Freeport Zoning Board of Appeals. His stated priorities include public safety and lowering taxes.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Was appointed by the Freeport Village Board to a new term on the village Zoning Board of Appeals. The term runs until April 7, 2031.
April 13, 2026
Source: freeportny.gov
Was re-elected president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce in fall 2025 for a term of up to two years. This was his second time leading the chamber. During his first term, he led the group through the pandemic.
January 23, 2026
Source: liherald.com
Spoke out against the MTA's plan to toll drivers entering lower Manhattan (congestion pricing). As a Freeport contractor with jobs in Manhattan, he said the tolls hurt Long Island small businesses. He said small businesses did not need another tax.
June 27, 2023
Source: longisland.news12.com
Was named president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce at its yearly luncheon. He had earlier served as the chamber's first vice president.
April 22, 2021
Source: liherald.com
Won his eighth Contractor of the Year award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The 2018 award was for rebuilding the front of the Woodward Children's Center in Merrick. His Freeport company, Ben's General Contracting, had won these awards six years in a row.
November 29, 2018
Source: liherald.com
Led a remodeling trade group's government affairs committee that worked with Nassau County Consumer Affairs. Their push brought back the county's Home Improvement Industry Board. He said the goal was to protect homeowners and licensed, insured contractors.
October 29, 2014
Source: bgccorp.com
Past race Benjamin Jackson ran in:
- County Legislator, 6th District · November 3, 2026 · Nassau County, New York