Belmar Officials Shouldn't Use Beachfront Parking Revenue To Pay Other Bills, Lawsuit Claims

Are Belmar officials using some of the beachfront parking revenue into non-beach related funds illegally?

Yes, say former borough officials and several residents who recently filed a lawsuit in Monmouth County Superior Court.

No, says current Mayor Matt Doherty, who says the practice is legal and points out that former Mayor Kenneth Pringle did the same thing when he was in office, according to app.com.

The 10-count lawsuit says allocating a portion of beachfront parking revenues into a non-related beach fund and non-beach engineering fees violates state Department of Environmental Protection rules and the Public Trust Doctrine.

Pringle’s firm represents the plaintiffs. To read the entire story, click here.