Most agree that the Mayor Marty Small era, or, depending on your view particular view … error … has been disastrous for Atlantic City, New Jersey by any standard of measure.

Marty Small is currently under serious indictment for a variety of child abuse and witness tampering criminal charges.

Despite thus, and, beyond anyone’s ability to comprehend, the state of New Jersey has allowed Marty Small to continue as the civilian director of public safety for Atlantic City.

It’s become untenable for Jim Sarkos, the honorable chief of police to work under this bizarre direct chain of command.

Marty Small is responsible for an annual budget in excess of $ 250 million dollars per-year.

La'Quetta Small is Mayor Smalls’ wife. She is the Chief Executive of all Atlantic City Public Schools. She is also responsible for more than $ 250 million per-year in taxpayer dollars.

La’Quetta Small also currently stands indicted by an Atlantic County Grand Jury for alleged child abuse criminal charges.

Also, beyond belief, the state of New Jersey has allowed La’Quetta Small to remain an active employee as Superintendent of Public Schools.

La’Quetta small continues to have full staff and pupil contact, without restrictions. It’s unprecedented.

The Atlantic City High School Principal, Constance Days-Chapman was immediately suspended, upon being criminally charged for a variety of alleged offenses.

However, of late, there is renewed hope in Atlantic City.

Ron Bailey has been elected to the Atlantic City Board of Education and Maria Lacca has been elected to the Atlantic City Council, to represent The 5th Ward.

Bailey was recently sworn into office by New Jersey Assemblyman Don Guardian.

Lacca also formally took offense in early January, 2025. The Oath of Office was administered by New Jersey Assemblywoman Claire Swift.

Both Bailey and Lacca represent fresh, new voices who are not afraid to speak-out shout the misgivings of both Marty and La’Quetta Small.

Additionally, should Jack Ciattarelli become the next Governor of New Jersey … supreme and renewed hope for Atlantic  City will also be realized … in coordination with New Jersey Senator Vince Polistina … who (Polistina) has big plans for Atlantic City.

The reelection of President Donald Trump will also be very helpful for Atlantic City … regarding the offshore wind farm project, public housing residents without heat and hot water for 3 years and much more.

Atlantic City currently faces a critical tipping point and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the Atlantic City casino industry, local business community, parents and all citizens of Atlantic City.

Below, are photos of Bailey, Lacca and other key Atlantic City people, places and things:

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Also, George Tibbitt, Atlantic City Councilman at Large has switched his political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.

Tibbitt also confirmed in our earlier exclusive that he will be running against Atlantic County Commissioner Ernest Coursey for his 1st District seat.

Coursey is also a top Atlantic City official under Marty Small.

George Tibbitt photo.
George Tibbitt photo.
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Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office photos.
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office photos.
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Jeff Van Drew, Harry Hurley & Don Hurley photos.
Don Hurley photo.
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Don Hurley photo.
Don Hurley photo.
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HARRY PURDY PHOTO.
HARRY PURDY PHOTO.
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