adminLaToya Dunston, appointed in late 2019 to fill the Atlantic City Council seat vacated by now-Mayor Marty Small, has publicly claimed experiencing unfair treatment since her appointment. At her first council meeting, she stated, “The bullying, the tormenting, it hasn’t been smooth and I want the public to know.”
Dunston’s allegations include being subjected to procedures not typically required for council members, such as drug testing, fingerprinting, and presenting original birth certificates. She described these actions as part of a broader pattern of “systematic harassment, intimidation, and political retaliation” orchestrated by Mayor Small.
The mayor has dismissed Dunston’s claims, labeling them as distractions, and has accused her of owing nearly $20,000 in back rent.
These developments have intensified political tensions within Atlantic City, highlighting underlying conflicts and raising concerns about the treatment of public officials.
Please note that political situations can evolve rapidly; for the most current information, refer to official city communications.
