The mayor of Jackson Township says that he and his family are receiving threats.

Mayor Mike Reina is running for re-election.

A person posted on social media a photo of a noose, with the caption “Mike needs a new necklace.

Police are treating this post as a threat. They are considering filing charges against the poster.

Reina also says that his daughter was spat on by a truck driver this week as she was putting up campaign signs.

The mayor says he will continue to campaign without personal attacks.