John has been recognized as a leading advocate for government transparency in published articles titled “The Man Who Makes Sure Government Works – Right Out in the Open,” “The Transparency Guru of New Jersey” and “How John Paff Relentlessly Pursues the Public’s Right to Know.” John is an inductee to the NJ State Open Government Freedom of Information Hall of Fame. He blogs on “NJ Open Government Notes,” is the Region 12 Representative for LP-Florida and is a past president of the Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department.