Citing a concern for Ocean County residents, particularly those on costly medications, as well as for business owners already under strain due to COVID-19 restrictions, Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari is calling for the Jersey Shore area to have representation on the state Board of Public Utilities. 

He said without a voice on the utility regulatory board, Ocean County has no leverage with power companies in getting help for residents, whether it be from storms such as Tropical Storm Isaias,…