Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton statement concerning Hackensack School Board Trustee Frances Cogelja’s remarks about the LGBTQ community

Hackensack, N.J. – Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton today issued the following statement concerning Hackensack School Board Trustee Frances Cogelja’s remarks about the LGBTQ community:

“Hackensack School Board Trustee Frances Cogelja’s remarks about the LGBTQ community fans the flame of bigotry, hatred and discrimination.   As an elected official charged with educating our children, it’s Ms. Cogejlja’ responsibility to support a curriculum that teaches ALL American History, not just the parts she agrees with. Racism, Bigotry, and Hate must not be tolerated and therefore, Board Trustee Frances Cogelja should resign from Office.