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Atlantic City is charting a new course—and delivering real results. This week, Mayor Marty Small Sr. announced the sixth consecutive property tax decrease for Atlantic City residents, cementing a powerful trend of financial responsibility and resident-focused governance. Unveiled during a news conference at City Hall, the 2025 City of Atlantic City budget includes a 3.4-cent tax rate reduction—a move that not only keeps money in residents’ pockets, but also sends a clear message: this administration is putting people first.

The City of Atlantic City held its first Daddy Daughter Sneaker Ball, where proud dads and beaming daughters shared a night full of joy, dancing, and unforgettable memories. Organized by AC Rec and city partners, the evening was truly magical.

Atlantic City has secured full federal funding to begin the long-awaited revitalization of Atlantic Avenue, with major paving and safety improvements set to start this summer.

After five years of closure, the Atlantic City Aquarium reopened with a fresh look, exciting new attractions, and interactive exhibits, welcoming guests back to Historic Gardner’s Basin.

The City of Atlantic City’s Small Business Academy equipped aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills to launch their own businesses, fostering economic growth and community empowerment.

The Atlantic City Anti-Violence Division’s Job Fair connected over 600 job seekers with local businesses, providing immediate job offers, interviews, and career development workshops to support economic empowerment and reduce violence.

Mayor Marty Small, Sr. announced new eligibility criteria for the third year of his $3M scholarship program, awarding 100 scholarships worth up to $10,000 each to Atlantic City residents. The program expanded this year to support more students, including trade school applicants and graduates from other schools accepting Atlantic City students.