Belmar won’t disclose where FEMA money is, Resident sues for records
Where is the $5.4 million that Matt Doherty claimed FEMA gave Belmar for Taylor Pavilion?
Gov Chris Christie and his favorite mayor, Matt Doherty of Belmar, on the boardwalk celebrating Sandy recovery.
The ongoing controversy over the rebuilding of the beach pavilions in Belmar has resulted in yet another law suit filed against the Borough by an activist resident calling for fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Joy DeSanctis filed suit last week against Belmar and Borough Clerk April Claudio in her capacity as Custodian of Records. DeSanctis is not seeking money, other than her legal fees. Rather, she is asking the Court to Order Belmar and Claudio to comply with the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and provide copies of all correspondence between Belmar and FEMA regarding Superstorm Sandy Funds and correspondence regarding the construction of the pavilions between October 29, 2012 and February 5, 2016, the date that DeSanctis filed her OPRA request.
Posted: March 15th, 2016 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Belmar, Monmouth County News | Tags: Belmar, Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty, CJ Griffin, FEMA, Joy DeSanctis, Lawless Matt Doherty, Matt Doherty, Monmouth County News, Open Public Records Act, OPRA, Pashman Stein, Pavilions, Taylor Pavilion | 8 Comments »