HOBOKEN COUNCILWOMAN EMILY JABBOUR CALLS ON MAYOR BHALLA TO REINSTATE FIRE CHIEF BRIAN CRIMMINS

Statement of Councilwoman Emily Jabbour:  The New Jersey Civil Service Commission has made it clear: Mayor Ravi Bhalla must comply with the court order and reinstate Brian Crimmins as Hoboken Fire Chief. His continued refusal to follow the law is unacceptable and a disservice to Hoboken residents.

This situation has dragged on far too long. The Civil Service Commission has warned that Hoboken will face serious penalties if Mayor Bhalla continues to ignore the directive - penalties that could cost taxpayers. Hoboken families shouldn’t have to pay for the mayor’s failure to act.

Under my administration, this kind of distraction ends on Day One. As mayor, my focus will be on strengthening Hoboken’s public safety divisions and ensuring they have the resources and leadership they need to keep our community safe.