In a letter to the editor, Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association President Capt. Pawel Wojtowicz explains why he believes Ward E Councilman James Solomon is not the right fit for mayor.
I am writing on behalf of the Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association to address a critical concern regarding Councilman James Solomon’s candidacy for mayor.
As a progressive Democrat, Solomon’s policies, while perhaps well-intentioned, pose serious risks to the safety and prosperity of Jersey City.
Across the nation, we’ve witnessed the destructive consequences of progressive leadership. Take Denver, Colorado, for example.
Over the past decade, Denver’s once vibrant community has been significantly undermined by progressive policies that promised reform but instead led to a sharp increase in crime, rampant homelessness, and a steep decline in the overall quality of life.
The lessons from Denver are clear: good intentions do not always equate to effective governance, especially concerning public safety.
Other progressive-led cities like San Francisco, Portland, St. Louis, Chicago and Seattle have also experienced similar declines. Policies aimed at decriminalizing offenses, reducing law enforcement presence, and softening stances on homelessness have contributed to unsafe streets, deteriorating neighborhoods, and a public that no longer feels secure in their own communities.
Councilman Solomon’s platform, though painted with the appealing rhetoric of equity and reform, threatens to steer Jersey City down the same perilous path.
His policies could weaken our law enforcement’s ability to effectively combat crime, potentially turning our streets into a mirror image of what we see in these other cities.
The consequences of such an agenda would be disastrous for Jersey City residents, leading to a breakdown of the very systems that currently keep our city safe and prosperous.
Public safety doesn’t have a political party affiliation—it is a concern for every resident and business owner, and rightfully so. Safe cities ease the stress on families and children and foster thriving businesses.
When people feel secure in their homes, on the streets, and in their workplaces, communities flourish, and the economy prospers. The well-being of our families and the strength of our local economy depend on a foundation of safety.
The Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association firmly believes that strong leadership must prioritize both public safety and practical solutions to our city’s challenges.
Jersey City cannot afford to follow in the footsteps of cities that have seen crime and homelessness spiral out of control under progressive rule.
We urge residents to consider the real impact of these policies, not just the appealing promises. Our city deserves leadership that will maintain order, protect our communities, and ensure a prosperous future for all.
In solidarity,
Captain Pawel Wojtowicz
President
Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association
Editor’s note: The Jersey City PSOA has endorsed former Gov. Jim McGreevey for mayor.
Forget about Denver, just look next door. Hoboken is a mess for many of the reasons cited in this letter. It all sounds lovely on paper, or on the nightly news, but the devil is in the details and before going down this road, I would ask a lot of very specific questions about execution and resource requirements.
Conservatives never really have any real solutions to all the things they complain about Just complaints.
Thank you for the virtue signaling. In your next letter do some research and prepare a better argument. Do you even know James?