NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan and Director of Government Affairs Rob Nixon appeared at the League of Municipalities Conference to present the plan that would make the PFRS pension independently run … and fully funded............... Page 26

The Passaic County Conference called on PBA members to show up for a town council meeting in Wayne to support a brother in need. And members came. In force.................................................................... Page 28

30-plus pages of special coverage honors those who went above and beyond:

• Best of the Best: From the Local of the Year that made a historic journey to the Member of the Year who puts his best foot forward to the Executive Board Member of the Year who earned words of praise for his longtime service, honoring those who raise the standard of excellence for the union.

• Best Medal: Tales of members who earned the gold, silver and bronze medals of valor.

• Best of the Rest: Lifesavers, Meritorious efforts and those who have the PBA’ s back.

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President’ s Message.................................. Page 4 Executive Vice-President.......................... Page 7 The 4-1-1....................................................... Page 8 PBA Legal Corner..................................... Page 10 Legislative Report.................................... Page 12 Pension Benefits Report........................ Page 14 Health Benefits Update......................... Page 16 Local 600 Report...................................... Page 18

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NAPO Report............................................. Page 20 In Memoriam............................................ Page 74 Training....................................................... Page 78 Around the State..................................... Page 80 Health and Wellness............................... Page 90 All in the Family........................................ Page 92 Member Benefits..................................... Page 93

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