Litigation Regarding Doyle's Council Appointment Has Cost the City Almost $30k

Litigation concerning the appointment of Jim Doyle to the Hoboken City Council has cost the city nearly $30,000, according to invoices.

Doyle was appointed in October 2012 to complete former councilwoman Carol Marsh's term. Marsh resigned, citing personal reasons, in September 2012.

Council members Theresa Castellano, Mike Russo, Beth Mason and Tim Occhipinti sued the clerk and the mayor, claiming that Jim Doyle's appointment was invalid.

Assignment Judge Peter Bariso resulting in an 8-member council that often ends up in deadlock over the city's issues.

While Bariso ruled in February that Doyle's appointment was in fact legal, the four plaintiffs filed an emergency appeal. Until that appeal is heard by the appellate division — which hasn't happened yet — Doyle can't take place on the dais.

Former Zoning Board Member Phil Cohen, who has spoken up about the Doyle case multiple times, obtained the documents from the city. The latest total is $28,328.50.