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Linden promotes four police supervisors, approves recruits and raises minimum wage
Summary
Council approved promotions for two newly promoted lieutenants and two sergeants, conditional appointments for police recruits and telecommunicator trainees, and a citywide minimum wage increase to $15.92 effective Dec. 31, 2025.
The Linden City Council on Oct. 21 approved a package of personnel actions affecting public safety, public works and other departments.
The council confirmed promotions in the police department effective Nov. 1, 2025: Gavin Sheehan and Adam Mikolajak to lieutenant; Philip Palmer and Matthew Jones to sergeant. The minutes and personnel motion recorded that the promotions are subject to departmental processes and now take effect on the stated date.
The council also approved conditional appointments for two police‑officer recruits (for the January 2026 academy class) and the appointment of five public safety telecommunicator trainees effective Nov. 17, 2025, subject to successful completion of pre‑employment requirements. Additional part‑time and full‑time hires, seasonal lists and voluntary resignations across public works, health, recreation and administration were approved in the same personnel motion.
The council recorded that the personnel package includes an increase in the municipal minimum wage to $15.92 per hour, effective Dec. 31, 2025. The clerk read multiple line items from the personnel agenda and the council voted to approve the full slate.
Why it matters: The promotions and recruit appointments expand police supervisory capacity and refill front‑line staffing. The minimum wage change affects municipal part‑time and seasonal employees and will be reflected in future payroll cycles.
What to watch next: The police department’s staffing and academy attendance will be monitored; the mayor’s office and human resources will implement changes to payroll and publish updated job listings and promotional rosters.
