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Palisades Park NJ, State Superior Court Judge Christine Farrington ruled last Tuesday that actions taken during the borough’s former mayor, “lame-duck” period last December are invalid, and promotions are indeed void.
The actions in question took place as Mayor Christopher Chung who was serving his last days as mayor promoted Officer in Charge Capt. Anthony Espino to Palisade Park Police chief, after three previously failed attempts, and Sgt. John Gasparovich to captain, skipping the rank of lieutenant. Espino’s promotion came after the council approved a $40,000 settlement with him in his lawsuit against the borough.
Chung lost a primary bid for reelection after failing to receive the local Democratic Party’s endorsement.
After a new mayor and members of the Palisades Park Council were sworn in early this year, they filed a lawsuit asking a judge to review the legality of the two promotions. The lawsuit hinged on the fact that the promotions were approved by only two affirmative council votes.
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