Running for mayor of Atlantic City, Pamela Thomas-Fields had this to say today in response to Governor Phil Murphy backing Marty Small for mayor:

“I maintain my commitment to the people of Atlantic City as the best candidate in this race to move our city forward with accountability and transparency that works for all residents. My grassroots support continues to reaffirm that I am the unbossed voice of the people and that will be clear on July 7. My campaign is not some of the same old same old and the establishment is clearly shaken.

“The truth is this is not personal, this is business. You only need to take a drive through the city to see that the status quo has not served the residents. I am the independent voice for change that will work to make Atlantic City healthy, wealthy and wise by bringing all stakeholders to the table to participate in our rebirth. If the voters are ready to take part in the wholesale initiative to improve our city then I am ready to be the voice that rights the ship. I urge voters to think forward for Atlantic City when completing their ballots, and to not cling to the complacency and corruption that has held us back for so long.”