Bloomfield Mayor Mundell to address safety concerns Dec. 13 after firefighter sues town over racism

Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell will address safety concerns and questions on Dec. 13 during a community listening session hosted by local clergy. The event comes after Bloomfield firefighter Patrick Thomas filed a $25 million lawsuit against the township, fire department, and Bloomfield Fire Chief Lou Venezia for creating a racist environment, according to the complaint. In December 2023, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office charged Bloomfield firefighter Walter Coffey with harassment with a purpose to intimidate after giving Thomas, a Black co-worker, a rope noose. The event begins at 3 p.m. at New Light Baptist Church. Mundell also said she asked the town administration to establish a process for town employees to anonymously report complaints and safety concerns as a result of the lawsuit.

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From Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell.
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