Jersey City POBA president-elects talks making union changes, addressing community concerns
Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association President-Elect Joe Cossolini talked about making union changes, addressing community concerns, and more during a lengthy phone interview last week.
From left to right: newly elected Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association 2nd Vice President Jimmy Woods, President Joe Cossolini, and Vice President Rashaun Spence. Photo courtesy of Joe Cossolini.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“The reason why we were successful was the diversity of our ticket: it reflected the makeup of the department, years on the job, gender, and everything else. Not that Carmine didn’t do that, but nine years is a long time and I think his message got lost,” Cossolini explained.