Monday, July 7, 2025

OPRA Response from the Lodi Police Department Shows that the Lodi Mayor and Council Violated N.J.S.A. 11A: 4-1.3 by Not Passing an Anti-Nepotism Resolution or Ordinance for Police Hiring. Donald Scorzetti Had a Clear Conflict of Interest with His Weak "General Orders".

Below is the Anti-Nepotism document I received today.  It does not meet the requirements set forth by Statute.  With that said, Lodi Deputy Mayor Vincent Martin violated this order with his son being hired by Lodi during his term.  Vinny Martin can say all he likes that his son is a transfer from Bergen County.  The Lodi Mayor and Council hired his son during his term and that is not disputable.  Vinny Martin should have resigned prior to the hiring.

As for the "Conflict of Interest" "General Order", it couldn't be more vague.