During this May 1 WPG radio interview, retired AC Councilman George Tibbitt offered sharp critiques regarding the financial management and social landscape of Atlantic City.
Discussion of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and NJ Senator Vince Polistina not getting along.
Some key quotes. LISTEN WPG RADIO >>
Economic & Financial Management
- That was a scam that was created years ago with the CRDA and everything else.
- When I see how much money has been robbed from the people of Atlantic City.
- We wouldn’t need transitional aid if we just got the money.
Governance & PILOT Program
- People of Atlantic City did not have a vote about PILOT; it was jammed down our throats.
- PILOT = Payment in leiu of taxes
- Senator Polistina is on the other team when it comes to Atlantic City.
- It’s always been money that should go to Atlantic City—fees, taxes.
- Polistina and I don’t see eye-to-eye on how to improve Atlantic City.
Social Services & Tourism
- Our type of AC tourism brings in a lot of shady people
- Greyhound Therapy: People addicted to drugs being sent by bus to Atlantic City.
- You can’t keep social services in Atlantic City. Needle exchanges. Narcan.
Host accused of turning off Guest Microphone again
- Don’t turn the dial down when I talk.
- Host melt down. How dare you.
- I’ll give you tough love. CRDA and Trenton wants to take money out of Atlantic City.
