Newburgh Historic Agreement With Police

NEWBURGH – City Manager Todd Venning and City of Newburgh Police Superior Officers Association (PSOA) President Ricardo Rivera Monday announce a groundbreaking five year contract agreement that includes a nearly 28% increase in base pay and implements new management practices that will permanently transform the City of Newburgh Police Department.

“The City of Newburgh PSOA is pleased to announce we reached a deal that will benefit both the PSOA and the City,” said City of Newburgh PSOA President Ricardo Rivera. “This agreement will help retain and promote talented officers into the ranks of leadership. I would like to thank City Manager Todd Venning and his team for their continued support and commitment to getting a deal done.”

“My administration spent the last five years working with the City Council to undo decades of mismanagement and put Newburgh on a path to prosperity,” said City Manager Todd Venning. “Those smart budgeting practices are directly responsible for today’s bold investment in public safety that will allow us to retain and promote talented officers into the ranks of leadership.”

“This agreement arose out of respectful, rigorous negotiations that required trust and good faith from each side. I extend my sincere gratitude to the City’s negotiating team, and to PSOA President Ricky Rivera for their tireless work to ensure both sides received the fair deal they deserved,” said Police Chief Brandon Rola.

Mayor Torrance Harvey said, “Public safety is our number one priority. This historic contract with our PSOA, which is our Department’s Sergeants and Lieutenants, will ensure the City is creating opportunities for our officers to build a career and promote through the ranks into leadership roles. I commend City Manager Todd Venning and our PSOA leadership for reaching this agreement.”