Former Business Administrator David Lorenzo
The Borough of Palisades Park has won a significant legal victory in its ongoing efforts to recover taxpayer funds that were improperly paid to former Business Administrator David Lorenzo. On June 24, 2026, Judge Nasta ordered the repayment of more than $240,000 from Lorenzo to the Borough.
According to the Borough's lawsuit, Mr. Lorenzo used his position to authorize supplemental compensation payments to himself — including $81,226.65 for unused sick leave and $195,108.20 for unused vacation time — totaling $276,334.85 between 2015 and 2024, which the Borough alleges he was not legally entitled to receive.
“From the very beginning, our priority has been protecting the interests of Palisades Park taxpayers,” said Mayor Chong “Paul” Kim. “We have a fiduciary responsibility to safeguard public funds and ensure accountability in municipal government. This ruling is an important step forward, and we will continue to pursue every appropriate legal avenue to recover taxpayer dollars.”
The Borough will continue pursuing all available legal remedies to recover public funds and protect the interests of local taxpayers.
팰리세이즈파크시청은 전 행정관 데이비드 로렌조에게 부당하게 지급된 납세자 자금을 회수하기 위한 법적 절차에서 중요한 승소를 거두었습니다. 2026년 6월 24일, 나스타 판사는 로렌조에게 $240,000 이상을 팰리세이즈파크시에 반환하도록 명령했습니다.
시청의 소송에 따르면, 로렌조 씨는 행정관 재직 중 2015년부터 2024년 사이에 법적으로 받을 권리가 없는 미사용 병가($81,226.65) 및 미사용 휴가($195,108.20) 명목의 추가 보상금 합계 $276,334.85를 본인 스스로 승인했습니다.
청 폴 김 시장은 “처음부터 우리의 최우선 과제는 팰리세이즈파크 납세자들의 이익을 보호하는 것이었습니다. 공금을 지키고 시정부의 책임을 보장할 의무가 있으며, 이번 판결은 중요한 진전입니다. 납세자의 돈을 되찾기 위해 모든 적절한 법적 수단을 계속 추구해 나갈 것”이라고 말했습니다.
팰리세이즈파크시청은 공금을 회수하고 납세자의 이익을 보호하기 위해 모든 법적 조치를 계속 취해 나갈 것입니다.
El Municipio de Palisades Park ha obtenido una importante victoria legal en sus esfuerzos por recuperar fondos de los contribuyentes pagados indebidamente al ex Administrador Municipal David Lorenzo. El 24 de junio de 2026, el Juez Nasta ordenó el reembolso de más de $240,000 de Lorenzo al Municipio.
Según la demanda, entre 2015 y 2024 el Sr. Lorenzo autorizó pagos de compensación adicional para sí mismo — incluyendo $81,226.65 por licencia por enfermedad y $195,108.20 por vacaciones no utilizadas — totalizando $276,334.85, sin derecho legal a recibirlos.
“Desde el principio, nuestra prioridad ha sido proteger los intereses de los contribuyentes de Palisades Park,” dijo el Alcalde Chong “Paul” Kim. “Tenemos la responsabilidad de salvaguardar los fondos públicos y garantizar la rendición de cuentas. Este fallo es un paso importante y continuaremos buscando todas las vías legales para recuperar el dinero de los contribuyentes.”
El Municipio continuará buscando todos los remedios legales disponibles para recuperar los fondos públicos y proteger los intereses de los contribuyentes locales.
The Borough of Palisades Park has completed repaving on 1st Street following the installation of new stormwater drains and drainage lines designed to reduce flooding in areas that previously lacked proper infrastructure. This project is part of the administration's multi-year commitment to upgrading aging stormwater systems across our community.
New drainage infrastructure has also been installed along Highland Ave, 2nd Street, and 4th Street, addressing long-standing flooding concerns that have affected these neighborhoods for years.
Join us for a monumental 250th Independence Day celebration at the Palisades Park Swim Club! 🇺🇸
In this video, the Mayor takes you on a firsthand tour of the lively festivities. Check out the newly opened Splash Pad for the kids, see the delicious summer food at the pavilion, and catch our interview with Councilman Christopher Kwak, who played a crucial role in these fantastic facility upgrades.
The energy here is incredible, with a massive turnout of residents and visitors lined up to enjoy the beautiful summer weather together. Watch until the end for details about the spectacular evening fireworks at the Overpeck Center in Bergen County!
Happy 4th of July, America! 🎉🇺🇸
Under the direction of Mayor Chong Paul Kim
Case Management Order · March 2, 2026
Affordable Housing Compliance
& Fairness Hearing — July 15, 2026
The Borough of Palisades Park has posted all required notices, resolutions, ordinances, and related documents pertaining to the July 15, 2026 Fairness and Compliance Hearing, as ordered by the Superior Court of New Jersey. All documents are available for public review.
저렴한 주택 법규 준수
& 공정성 청문회 — 2026년 7월 15일
팰리세이즈 파크 보로우는 뉴저지 상급 법원의 명령에 따라 2026년 7월 15일 공정성 및 법규 준수 청문회와 관련된 모든 공식 공고문, 결의안, 조례 및 관련 문서를 웹사이트에 게시하였습니다. 모든 문서는 주민 누구나 열람하실 수 있습니다.
Cumplimiento de Vivienda Asequible
& Audiencia de Equidad — 15 de julio de 2026
El Municipio de Palisades Park ha publicado todos los avisos, resoluciones, ordenanzas y documentos relacionados requeridos para la Audiencia de Equidad y Cumplimiento del 15 de julio de 2026, según lo ordenado por el Tribunal Superior de Nueva Jersey. Todos los documentos están disponibles para revisión pública.
- Notice to Bidders – Broad Avenue Road Improvement Project
- Notice to Bidders – NJDOT FY2026 12th Street Improvements
- Notice to Bidders: Broad Avenue Streetscape Project – Phase 3 (Rebid)
- Bid Notice – PALISADES PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY – EXTERIOR WALL IMPROVEMENTS
- 3rd Request for Qualifications
- 2nd Request for Qualifications
- Bid Notice – Palisades Park Swim Club Filter Repairs
- RFP Notice – Elevator
- 2nd Columbus Park – Dog Park Improvement
- Request for Qualifications
- 1st, 2nd, 4th, and Highland Avenue Road Improvements
- Columbus Park Improvements
- Bid Notice – Lincoln Street – Advertisement
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🚧 NEW DRAINS. NEW ROADS. NO MORE FLOODING.
Your streets are getting the upgrades they deserve — and it's long overdue. 💪
Palisades Park has completed new stormwater drain and line installations on 1st Street, 2nd Street, 4th Street, and Highland Ave — followed by fresh repaving to give residents safer, cleaner roads. 🛣️
Here's why this matters:
🌧️ These streets had NO proper drainage for years
🏠 Residents dealt with flooding every time it rained
🔧 New underground stormwater lines now redirect rainwater properly
🚗 Fresh repaving follows every installation for smooth, safe roads
This is what real infrastructure reform looks like — not just patching problems, but fixing them at the root. 🌱
And we're not stopping here. More streets are being evaluated for stormwater upgrades, and new ordinances are being developed to require proper drainage in ALL future developments. 📋
Step by step. Block by block. We're building a better Palisades Park. 🙌
I ❤️ PALISADES PARK!
— Mayor Chong Paul Kim
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⚖️ PALISADES PARK WINS — AND SO DO YOU, TAXPAYER!
Big news: The Borough of Palisades Park has secured a major legal victory — and it's a win for every single resident. 💪
Judge Nasta has ordered former Business Administrator David Lorenzo to repay over $240,000 to the Borough of Palisades Park. 🏛️
Here's what happened:
📋 Between 2015–2024, Lorenzo authorized $276,334.85 in supplemental payments to HIMSELF
💸 $81,226 for unused sick leave
💸 $195,108 for unused vacation time
❌ All without legal entitlement — on the taxpayers' dime
This administration has been clear from day one: public funds belong to the public. We took legal action, we fought for accountability, and we won. ✅
"From the very beginning, our priority has been protecting the interests of Palisades Park taxpayers. This ruling is an important step forward."
— Mayor Chong "Paul" Kim
The fight isn't over. We will continue pursuing every legal avenue to recover what belongs to our community. 🙌
I ❤️ PALISADES PARK!
— Mayor Chong Paul Kim
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🚧 ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT 🚧
The Borough will be milling, paving, and striping our streets next week!
📅 JULY 6-10, 2026
🗓️ DAILY SCHEDULE:
Mon 7/6: Milling Highland Ave, 2nd St, 1st St
Tue 7/7: Milling 1st St & 4th St
Wed 7/8: Paving Highland Ave, 2nd St, 1st St
Thu 7/9: Paving 4th St
Fri 7/10: Striping All Streets
🛣️ AFFECTED STREETS:
- Highland Avenue
- 1st Street
- 2nd Street
- 4th Street
⚠️ Please plan your route & allow extra time!
📞 Questions?
DPW: 201-596-2100
dpw@palisadesparknj.gov
Thank you for your patience! 💚
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