Don Guardian

At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Gov. Christie said the state will assume vast control over Atlantic City's money and decision-making, saying the city cannot get its own financial house in order and, "the only thing that is really holding Atlantic City back is its governmental structure and the debt and the cost of its government."

Following Governor Christie's pocket veto of the PILOT bill on Tuesday, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian says bankruptcy for the city is now back on the table.

Do you have a question for Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian? Join us tonight at 7:00 for this month's edition of Ask The Mayor.

Following calls for the State to take over the World's Play Ground, an Atlantic City Councilman is calling for a community mobilization meeting.

Earlier this week, with Atlantic City continuing to have major fiscal problems, state Senate President Steve Sweeney announced he was introducing legislation that would allow the state to take over operations of the city's finances.

In an interview this morning with Harry Hurley on WPG Talk Radio 1450, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian spoke about the possible state take-over of the city and commented that, "there's a lot of disrespect here."

Shape up or we’re coming in and taking over. That’s the message to Atlantic City officials from State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D- West Deptford), who’s introducing a measure that would give the state the power to assume control of AC’s finances.

It's been all over the news lately: Borgata asked a judge Monday to force Atlantic City to pay over $62 million in tax refunds, but the city doesn't have the money. Mayor Don Guardian addressed the issue exclusively on WPG Talk Radio 1450.

Do you have a question for Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian? Join us this evening at 6:00 for this month's edition of Ask The Mayor.

It's what just about everyone in the Atlantic City region has been fearful about for years: the day casinos would be allowed in other parts of the state. And now it appears voters in New Jersey will decide the fate of casino expansion next year.