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⚖️ One council seat, two courts, $207,000 — the Spadola fight is headed to Delaware's Supreme Court.

Council President Ernest "Trippi" Congo and the council have appealed the Chancery Court ruling that blocked them from removing at-large Councilman James Spadola, who switched from Republican to Democrat in September 2025. In May it voted to declare the seat vacant, arguing the charter protects minority-party representation.

Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick ruled in September that the charter doesn't restrict post-election party switches, and the council exceeded its authority. The council says it remains "firmly convinced" the charter prohibits it; its fast-track request was denied October 14. Opening brief is due Nov. 30.

The city's legal bill tops $207,000 — $130,000 of it paid to Spadola's own lawyers. He has called an appeal a waste of resources.

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(Sources: Delaware Online; Spotlight Delaware.)

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