New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy finally cracking down on the Atlantic City Building Department.
The redevelopment of the Atlantic Club in Atlantic City endured significant delays since 2022 due to issues with obtaining necessary permits.
Rocco Sebastiani of Colosseo Atlantic City, Inc., the company behind the project, has cited delays in obtaining permits from the Atlantic City construction office run by Anthony Cox as a major reason for the project’s setbacks.
The property, shuttered since 2014, once housed the former Golden Nugget, Bally’s Grand, Hilton and Atlantic Clubs.
From Casino.org:
“The corruption of the building department under Marty Small kept my project suppressed. I was told by many city guys, if I sit with the Mayor and Anthony Cox, I would get my permit quick. I chose not to pay to play”
Developer Rocco Sebastiani
Mayor Marty Small’s administration suppressed the project by withholding permits unless bribes were paid?
The state of New Jersey has removed local control and will allow Sebastiani to work directly with the NJ Department of Community Affairs.
A compliance order has been delivered to Anthony Cox Construction Official, Dale Finch Director, Department of Licensing & Inspections and Marty Small, Mayor of Atlantic City.
All three can no longer be involved with the re-development of that boardwalk property.
Mayor Marty Small Is Corrupt
Atlantic Club Developer, Rocco Sebastiani
Mayor Marty Small is facing child endangerment and witness tampering charges in state court.
Another example:
Developer Pat Fasano said permit delays forced him to stop renovation work on a project at 190 S. Kentucky Ave. Fasano said it took two months to complete 200 required permits for each of the 47 condos.
Atlantic City Construction Official Anthony Cox: If he doesn’t like you he’s going to hold you up for months and months, said Fasano.
Atlantic City Mayor Is Corrupt Says Atlantic Club Developer
https://www.casino.org/news/atlantic-city-mayor-is-corrupt-so-says-atlantic-club-developer
https://www.playnj.com/news/atlantic-club-owner-planing-luxury-condos-boutique-hotel/68099
Marty Small is the boss and king of Atlantic City. He acts like a dictator; picks winners and losers and is totally responsible for the poor conditions in the city.
Money for everything but Atlantic Avenue. His priorities benefit him, if he had any morals and principles he would have stepped down and not tampered with the witness.
The Governor is as bad for not demanding he do so.
Fascinating how a dope like Marty can control the city
And yet, blind residents keep voting for a thug.
Developer “SAYS” Small is corrupt. Objection, Your Honor, hearsay. I am not a Small fan, I think he should resign. FACT is he’s alleged to be a lot of things, not PROVEN to be any of them. The law of the land: in I bent until proven guilty.
He has a large family and friends. They all help each other. The streets are horriable.
He lost the air show again. How is he and his wife still working?
I understand innocent until proven guilty, but come on here. The principal involved was replaced.
I think the whole ac government should be held responsible. We need a Mayor for the city people not for just some.
Small and his team are killing the city.
Agree. All of the shore towns are booming and thriving except for AC. How come no food chains want to build there?
Perhaps the state needs to form focus groups with the residents to discuss how things in their community can be made better.
The residents need to start respecting themselves and demand better living. Certain behaviors need to change. I want to see a thriving community.
And now this!!! Why is it so hard to get rid of this guy and his crew? https://catcountry1073.com/ixp/564/p/allegation-atlantic-city-mayor-used-strong-arm-to-get-movie-role/