Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. delivered his first State of the City address of his second full term on January 22nd before a sold out crowd of more than 700 attendees at the Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) Kick-Off Forecast 2026 event, held at Golden Nugget Atlantic City.

Mayor Small’s 2026 theme—The Future is Ours—served as a reminder that, despite outside influences, Atlantic City controls its own destiny through faith, resilience and redemption. During his address, Mayor Small outlined key accomplishments and priorities for the city, including major infrastructure investments, economic, residential and commercial development initiatives, and continued progress in public safety, while offering a forward-looking vision for Atlantic City’s future.

Infrastructure - More than $250 million is currently being invested in Atlantic City’s infrastructure at zero cost to taxpayers.

Economic Development - Through the efforts of the City of Atlantic City’s Economic Development team, $900,000 was awarded in 2025 to support 65 small businesses citywide, helping retain approximately 200 jobs and create 75 new jobs.

Clean and Safe - With continued development across the city, Mayor Small reassured investors and residents that Atlantic City remains a safe place to live, work, and invest. Crime has decreased in Atlantic City for each of the last three years, with an overall reduction of 12.25% since 2022. In 2025, the Atlantic City Police Department achieved a historic milestone by solving 100% homicides and non-fatal shootings. This success has been attributed to strategic investments in technology, including citywide cameras, ShotSpotter, and license plate readers.

City Projects- Several major city facilities are receiving upgrades thanks to millions of dollars in grant funding.

Fiscal Responsibility - Building on this financial progress, Mayor Small revealed plans to provide residents with a seventh consecutive municipal tax decrease.

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As part of the annual State of the City process, Mayor Small directs all department heads to prepare a list of goals to be achieved in 2026. These departmental goals will be addressed in a press conference at the end of the year. Click here to view the entire 2026 goals list.

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