The Hoboken City Council unanimously approved (8-0) a five-year contract for the Hoboken Police Superior Officers Association at last night’s meeting.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
The resolution passed in an up-and-down vote before the governing body, meaning there was no discussion on the deal prior to the vote.
“I want to thank the City Council for unanimously adopting the resolution approving the PSOA contract. This action reflects our shared commitment to supporting the hardworking superior officers of the Hoboken Police Department and the residents of Hoboken,” Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement.
“The PSOA’s leadership and dedication play a vital role in keeping our community safe and maintaining public trust. This contract not only recognizes their service but also strengthens the stability of our public safety operations. I also extend my gratitude to the members of the PSOA for their continued professionalism and unwavering commitment to our community.”
Hours before yesterday’s meeting began, Bhalla sent a letter to the governing body urging them to approve the agreement, as HCV first reported.
The five-year deal, which is good from January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2028, with no raises for 2024 and 2025, according to a copy of the memorandum of understanding (MOU).
In 2026, PSOA members will receive five percent raises on January 1st and July 1st, with six-and-a-half precent raises on January 1st and March 1st of 2027. 2028 would not include any raises, either.
The resolution was sponsored by 3rd Ward Councilman Mike Russo and Councilman-at-Large Joe Quintero.
